Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Cillian Murphy Coins 'ROMO' While Discussing Nolan's 'Odyssey'
Cillian Murphy, known for his collaborations with director Christopher Nolan, spoke at TIFF.
He won't be in Nolan's next movie, which is an adaptation of 'The Odyssey'.
Murphy created a new term, 'ROMO,' meaning 'Relief of missing out,' as a joke for introverts.
He is excited to see what Nolan does with 'The Odyssey'.
Murphy also talked about his role in 'Oppenheimer', for which he won an Oscar.
The actor-director duo have worked on six films together, beginning with 'Batman Begins' in 2005.
Cillian Murphy coined the phrase 'ROMO: Relief of missing out' at TIFF.
He was at TIFF to promote his new film, 'Steve'.
Murphy will not be in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, 'The Odyssey'.
Murphy has worked with Nolan on six films.
Both Murphy and Nolan won Oscars for their work on 'Oppenheimer'.
- Who
- Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan
- What
- Murphy discussed Nolan's upcoming project and coined a new phrase.
- When
- During Variety’s studio session at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
- Where
- Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
- Why
- To promote his upcoming film 'Steve' and discuss his relationship with Christopher Nolan.
- Event
- Variety Studio Session at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
- Murphy's New Phrase
- ROMO: Relief of missing out
- Nolan's Next Project
- An adaptation of 'The Odyssey'
- Murphy's Role in 'Oppenheimer'
- Played J. Robert Oppenheimer