Bad news for Sillians and good news for Cillians, because if you have the actor’s real name, and not the mispronounced version he gets called by ‘silly’ photographers on the red carpet, you can earn discounts.

Lidl Ireland has unveiled an offer that’s stealing the show to celebrate the Cork actor’s Best Actor Oscar win. 

The discount supermarket chain has announced a blockbuster giveaway – €50 (AU$82.90) in free cash – but with a twist worthy of an Oscar-winning plot. This generous reward is exclusively reserved for those bearing the distinguished name of Cillian Murphy on their Lidl Plus app. Yes, you heard that right – those whose name matches the celebrated actor’s are in for a cinematic treat worth €50, making this promotion a gold winner.

But hold onto your popcorn because the excitement doesn’t end there! Even if your name doesn’t quite match, fear not – Lidl is spreading the love by offering a charming €5 (AU$8.29) discount to all users named Cillian. It’s a gesture that’s sure to warm hearts and bring smiles to shoppers across Ireland.

As news of this delightful promotion spread like wildfire, social media buzzed with excitement. Comments poured in from delighted shoppers, with one exclaiming, “This is pure gold,” while another couldn’t resist joking, “What a time to be alive!”

The announcement came after Cillian Murphy made history by becoming the first Irish star to win Best Actor for his role in Oppenheimer. In all, the film won seven Oscars.

Picture: The Brisbane St Patrick’s Day parade paid tribute to Irish Legends including Cillian Murphy. Credit: Anglo&Celtic