What's everyone up to? Irish stars are dominating the acting scene once more

We don't know about you, but it feels like we've gone back in time, circa 2022, when Irish stars were dominating the acting industry.

It was a time when our talented exports such as Colin Farrell, Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Kerry Condon were scooping nominations and awards left, right, and centre for fan-favourite films "The Banshees of Inisherin" and "All of Us Strangers."

Now, on the back of Cillian Murphy's Oscar-winning performance in "Oppenheimer," Jessie Buckley's Oscar-winning performance in "Hamnet," and Nicola Coughlan's dazzling role as Penelope Featherington in "Bridgerton," it's happening once more.

Here's what all of our favourite Irish actors are up to at the moment...

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy. (Getty Images)

On the back of his Oscar success, Cillian Murphy decided Thomas 'Tommy' Shelby "wasn't finished with me" and reprised his role for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," which was released in May.

The Cork man is reportedly due to begin filming for John Krasinski's "A Quiet Place: Part III" from May 11, while also shooting his untitled Damien Chazelle movie alongside Daniel Craig.

Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal. (Getty Images)

After his renowned performance in "Hamnet," alongside Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal is taking a little break from the limelight.

The Maynooth man is currently filming what promises to be an epic four-film cinematic event in the form of four biopics about The Beatles.

He stars as Sir Paul McCartney (and he's the absolute spits of him), opposite Saoirse Ronan as Linda McCartney, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.

Paul is also said to be filming a musical film titled "Merrily We Roll Along."

Nicola Coughlan

Nicola Coughlan. (Getty Images)

As s if having a leading role in "Bridgerton's" third season wasn't enough, Nicola Coughlan's plate is piled high with upcoming projects.

The Galway girl stars opposite Rebecca Ferguson, Andrew Garfield, and "The Crown's" Claire Foy in the film adaptation of Enid Blyton's namesake, "The Magic Faraway Tree," which was recently released in cinemas.

Though the fifth season of "Bridgerton" focuses on Francesca Bridgerton's love story, we'd imagine Nicola and her co-star Luke Newton will reprise their roles as the loved-up Penelope and Colin Bridgerton. Watch this space!

The 39-year-old is also believed to be filming "I Am... Helen," as part of a Channel 4 female-led anthology series, developed and written by Dominic Savage.

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan. (Getty Images)

Pierce Brosnan stars as Conrad Harrigan in the crime drama "MobLand." Season two is expected to be released imminently, and it's already been greenlit for a third instalment!

The 72-year-old will star opposite Lily James in the upcoming action thriller film "Cliffhanger," which serves as a reboot of the 1993 film.

It's also been reported that a third "Mamma Mia!" film is in the works... might we see Pierce reprise his role as the loveable Sam Carmichael?

Barry Keoghan

Barry Keoghan. (Getty Images)

Barry Keoghan is also set to star opposite Paul Mescal's Sir Paul McCartney as Ringo Starr in the upcoming biopics about The Beatles.

Unfortunately, it looks like we'll have to wait a while until it hits our screens - another two years, as it won't be released until 2028!

Barry previously confirmed he's set to take on the role of the Mad Hatter in an upcoming "Alice in Wonderland" spin-off, titled "Mad." The Irish actor is also set to star in French drama film "Butterfly Jam."

Excitingly, it looks like we might be in for a treat with the Irishman's take on the iconic Joker role in "The Batman 2." We can't wait!

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott. (Getty Images)

Andrew Scott has teamed up with Kerry Condon and Oscar-winner Brendan Fraser for the upcoming film "Pressure," which will follow the story of the build-up to the D-Day landings during World War II.

The Dubliner will star in a thriller titled "A Place in Hell," a biographical drama about Scottish actor Ian Charleson, "Elsinore," and will appear in "Walk the Blue Fields," an adaptation of Claire Keegan's namesake novel.

Kerry Condon

Kerry Condon. (Getty Images)

Kerry Condon's life moved into the fast lane after starring in Brad Pitt's Oscar-nominated "F1."

Now, the Tipperary native will portray Allied Supreme Commander Dwight D Eisenhower's 'trusted aide, Captain Kay Summersby' in thriller "Pressure," which will follow the story of the build-up to the D-Day landings during World War II. Andrew Scott is also in the film!

Elsewhere, Kerry is set to appear in Netflix's "The God of the Woods" opposite "Stranger Things" actress Maya Hawke.

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell. (Getty Images)

Colin Farrell is set for an exciting reunion with his "In Bruges" co-star Ralph Fiennes, as the pair star opposite Wagner Moura in the English-language adaptation of the acclaimed comedy play by Yasmina Reza.

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan. (RollingNews.ie)

Saoirse Ronan has sidestepped out of the spotlight after becoming a mum, but she's set to portray Linda McCartney in The Beatles biopics.

Elsewhere, she'll star opposite another Irish powerhouse, Jessie Buckley, in an adaptation of "Three Incestuous Sisters."

Jessie Buckley

Jessie Buckley. (RollingNews.ie)

After a blockbuster 12 months between "Hamnet" and "The Bride!," and did we mention winning an Oscar!?, Jessie Buckley's cooling the jets a little.

The mum-of-one will star opposite Saoirse Ronan in "Three Incestuous Sisters."

Eve Hewson

Eve Hewson. (Getty Images)

Eve Hewson will appear in Steven Spielberg's upcoming sci-fi blockbuster "Disclosure Day," set for release in July.

She's also set to team up with Lenny Abrahamson for a film that'll be shot in Dublin.

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson. (Getty Images)

Brendan Gleeson is set to star as Silvermane in an upcoming series based on the Marvel Comics "Spider Noir," which also stars Nicholas Cage.

The Dublin actor will also appear in the TV series "The Good Daughter," alongside Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy.

Ok, so they're the big stars... what's everyone else up to?

Caitríona Balfe. (Getty Images)

Ciarán Hinds, David McKenna, and Denise Gough will all appear in Greta Gerwig's "The Magician's Nephew," a film in the "Chronicles of Narnia" franchise.

Caitríona Balfe and Fiona Shaw star in the Daisy Edgar-Jones-led remake of "Sense and Sensibility;" Fiona stars opposite Irish actor Daryl McCormack in another period piece, "Pride and Prejudice," for Netflix.

Jamie Dornan has three upcoming projects under his belt, films "Love Is Not The Answer," "The Turning Door," and "The Worst," and is set to bring the eye candy to the "Lord of the Rings" franchise in "The Hunt For Gollum."

*This article was originally published on Evoke.ie.