'I'm a big Roy Keane fan' - Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy calls Man Utd legend his 'number one' as he scoops best actor at the Oscars

The Irishman won the Academy Award for best actor after his performance in Oppenheimer, with Christopher Nolan's film picking up seven accolades on Sunday night. Murphy, 47, and Keane, 52, were both born in Cork, Ireland, and while the actor is currently in the limelight, he bowed down to the ex-United's man greatness.

The Peaky Blinders actor was asked in the build-up to the Oscars if he was the biggest celebrity from his hometown, to which he replied: "I mean, to me, no one will be more famous than Roy Keane coming out of Cork. I'm a big Roy Keane fan, so he’s always number one for me."

Although Murphy professed his love and admiration for Keane, the Hollywood actor is reportedly a Liverpool fan. The Inception star was invited to Anfield with his sons in 2020 and Reds ace Virgil van Dijk admitted Murphy is the most famous person in his contacts book.

Murphy is set to produce and star in two film adaptations: the historical drama 'Small Things Like These' and 'Steve' in collaboration with Netflix. He will also reprise his role in the sequel to '28 Days Later' in '28 Years Later'.