Cillian Murphy’s Son Aran Goes Viral Ahead of Sharon Horgan’s New HBO Series ‘Youth’

Sharon Horgan’s new HBO comedy “Youth” is getting a fresh burst of attention after Aran Murphy, the son of Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy, went viral online for his striking resemblance to his father.

Clips from a recent red-carpet interview with the 18-year-old actor have attracted millions of views, with fans commenting on his facial expressions, voice and mannerisms.

Murphy stars opposite Horgan in “Youth,” playing her teenage son in the eight-part comedy about a divorced woman in her 50s trying to rebuild her romantic life while balancing work, ageing parents and family pressures.

The series also stars Rupert Friend and is scheduled to premiere on HBO and HBO Max later this month. Horgan has described the show as a comedy about starting over after divorce, ageing, dating and the pressures of being caught between children and elderly parents.

The viral attention around Aran Murphy is now giving “Youth” an extra boost ahead of its premiere, putting both Murphy and Sharon Horgan back into entertainment searches.