The actor who shone brilliantly in a cinematic masterpiece like Oppenheimer, guided by the mastermind Christopher Nolan, is not just any run-of-the-mill performer. Cillian Murphy had already captivated audiences well before his appearance in Oppenheimer, and credit must be given to Peaky Blinders for making him a beloved figure among fans. Time and again, he effortlessly demonstrated his versatility. Moreover, by seamlessly embodying both the eccentric and the composed, with a flair that is nothing short of pure artistry.

The fans’ collective daydreams took flight when they envisioned Murphy stepping into The Witcher world, and this was three years ago when Henry Cavill was the undisputed Geralt in everyone’s eyes. People painted a vivid picture of Murphy donning the mantle of Regis on Reddit. He is the barber-surgeon and vampire who had formed a close bond with Geralt on numerous occasions. This vampire, characterized by restraint and soft-spoken wisdom, was deemed a tailor-made role for Murphy by the ardent fanbase.

Fans had cast their hopes upon him as the actor who could effortlessly embody a character that was both endearing and fearsome. Meanwhile, Netflix is on the hunt for casting Regis, scouring the ranks of A-list Hollywood stars. In this casting conundrum, the possibility of Murphy being a contender could not be ruled out.

Three years ago, fans were the architects of ensuring Netflix had a stellar casting choice for the character of Regis. Fast forward to today, with the triumphant success of Oppenheimer and Murphy’s acting prowess, his stock has risen significantly. Now, he is the A-list contender that fans believe could slide seamlessly into that coveted role.

Cillian Murphy as fan-backed Regis for The Witcher

A diverse chorus of fans enthusiastically embraced the notion that Murphy was tailor made for the role of a vampire. They cited his impeccable appearance and versatile acting prowess as the perfect fit. Comments like, “I could see it, he has the look and definitely has the range. Very interesting suggestion” echoed the sentiment that this casting choice made perfect sense. Another enthusiast chimed in, noting, “Considering the actor already works with Netflix I figured it’d also make for an easy casting choice.”

One fan, eager to see Murphy as Regis, suggested that he might need a touch of aging for the role. This prompted another fan to chime in with a reassuring, “That’s easily doable with makeup and maybe some small prosthetics”. Then, a fan connected the dots between Murphy’s iconic role as Thomas Shelby and the Regis character, musing, “His work as Tommy Shelby genuinely gave me thoughtful Regis vibes”. In the mix, another fan threw a curveball by suggesting “Hugh Jackman would also suit the character”.

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