The luxury fashion brand says they are “thrilled” the actor is joining the Versace family.

Culture Minister Catherine Martin said: ‘This Oscar success is no more than he deserves and I wish him every success in all his future films.’

Oppenheimer swept the Academy Awards with seven gongs.

The Irish star was named best actor at the Los Angeles ceremony.

Irish actor Cillian Murphy looks set to be crowned best actor as the Oscars ceremony kicks off in Los Angeles

Mr Martin, who is a former teacher, admitted that he was awaiting the outcome of the Oscars with “bated breath.”

Cillian Murphy has been successful in the BAFTAs, the Golden Globes, the SAG awards, and the film was also successful at the producers Guild awards

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The film awards will be held at the Royal Festival Hall.

The Oscar-nominated actor delves into why he does not watch his own films and has stopped taking photos with fans

The actor took home the best actor in a drama prize for his role in Oppenheimer.