Oscar-nominee Cillian Murphy has jetted off to Hollywood for Sunday night's Academy Awards where he is in the running for Best Actor for his lead role in Oppenheimer.
The Cork star was joined on Aer Lingus Flight EI 069 to Los Angeles from Dublin Airport on Wednesday morning by fellow nominees, cinematographer Robbie Ryan and producer Andrew Lowe, whose film, the Irish-produced movie, Poor Things, is nominated for 11 Oscars.
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Aer Lingus hosted an Oscars’ flight departure reception at Dublin Airport last year for Ireland’s Oscar nominees, who went on to win two awards on the big night.
Susanne Carberry, Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer, said, "Aer Lingus is honoured to play a part in this cinematic journey and extend our hospitality and support to our own Irish talent as they and their families come together to celebrate this significant occasion for the Irish film industry.
"This week, our Oscar nominees are embarking on one of their most important journeys as they travel to LA to represent Ireland at the most iconic movie awards in the world.
"Our Aer Lingus crews will go above and beyond to make it a memorable experience, and we wish Cillian and Robbie, as well as the rest of the Irish contingent the very best of luck. We hope to have extra seats to carry the golden statues on the flight home to Dublin from LA!"
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