

"Cillian Murphy visits Wexford to scope out location for adaptation of Claire Keegan's Booker Prize-nominated novel". "Cillian Murphy To Star In & Produce 'Small Things Like These' Backed By Ben Affleck & Matt Damon's Artists Equity".

The project was revealed to be directed by Tim Mielants, from a script by Enda Walsh. Ciarán Hinds and Emily Watson were announced to be joining Murphy in the cast. Cillian Murphy will appear in the film and produce along with Alan Moloney via their production company Big Things Films. It was reported in March 2023 that Ben Affleck and Matt Damon would produce the film via their production company Artists Equity, with Damon reportedly producing alongside Drew Vinton and Jeff Robinov, and Affleck executive producing with Kevin Halloran and Michael Joe.

Leading up to Christmas in 1985, Bill Furlong (Murphy) makes a discovery that makes him confront secrets in his small Irish town. It has Tim Mielants directing from an Enda Walsh adapted screenplay. The film is set to be produced by Alan Moloney and Cillian Murphy, who will also star in the film along with Ciaran Hinds and Emily Watson. Small Things Like These is an upcoming film adaptation of the book of the same name by Claire Keegan.
