Is There an ‘Ashes in the Fog’ Movie on Netflix Starring Cillian Murphy? What’s the Actual Film?

Published 08/27/2025, 10:08 AM EDT

There is a rare kind of screen presence that seems to draw the eye even before the first line is spoken, and Cillian Murphy embodies it effortlessly. His intensity, quiet charisma, and magnetic energy have made him a figure whose every move invites curiosity, admiration, and speculation. From whispered rumors to headline-grabbing performances, the surrounding fascination only grows, and naturally, the bigger the name, the greater the anticipation, so it is no surprise that fans are curious to know if there is a film Ashes in the Fog starring Murphy on Netflix.

With fan curiosity at an all-time high, here is the scoop on whether there is a Netflix film Ashes in the Fog starring the Oscar winner.

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Audiences have long been eager to see Cillian Murphy in new films. With an impressive lineup including 28 Days Later, Intermission, and Red Eye, his name naturally sparks curiosity. Despite rumors, Ashes in the Fog does not exist. Although a movie called Ashes is available on Netflix, it is unrelated. The truth is that Cillian Murphy’s only confirmed upcoming project is the highly anticipated film Steve, giving fans something real to look forward to.

In Steve, Cillian Murphy stars as a headteacher managing a school for boys with behavioural and societal difficulties, alongside Tracey Ullman, Jay Lycurgo, Simbi Ajikawo, and Emily Watson. Filmed in the United Kingdom, the movie will premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and be released globally on Netflix on October 3, 2025. Just as fans are curious about Ashes in the Fog, another documentary involving Murphy's name is generating buzz and capturing attention.

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A documentary linked to Cillian Murphy, centred on Middle Eastern figure Al-Assad has been making rounds recently, sparking debate and curiosity over whether this surprising project is real or merely an internet-fueled rumor.

Cillian Murphy and the Al-Assad documentary: Rumor or reality?

Speculation surged when an Instagram account, WKM_News, shared a so-called “first official look” of Cillian Murphy sporting a mustache, claiming he would star in a documentary on Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, covering his rise to power and legacy. The supposed release was said to be later this year. In reality, the report is false. WKM_News is a parody account notorious for fabricating stories, meaning the rumored Murphy project is entirely fictional, leaving fans’ curiosity and excitement unfounded.

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The Instagram post, accompanied by a caption, claimed that after weeks of speculation, the first look at Cillian Murphy as Bashar al-Assad had been revealed, sparking intense online debate. The documentary was said to explore the Syrian leader’s rise, legacy, and the nation’s recent history, with fans impressed by Murphy’s transformation and commitment. While rumors of Ashes in the Fog and this documentary are false, fans also wonder if Murphy will star in Daniel Craig’s gritty prison drama, keeping him firmly in the spotlight and proving that any project involving his name creates immense buzz.

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What do you think about the rumors surrounding Cillian Murphy and the Netflix Proj? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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