The movie 'Adam and Paul' certainly captured people's attention and, for many, reflected the darker side of Dublin.

But where are the stars of 'Adam and Paul' now? With a special 20th-anniversary screening of the award-winning film, directed by the renowned Lenny Abrahamson, taking place at the Bloomsday Film Festival on June 16, it has left us feeling nostalgic for the Irish comedy.

For those who may have missed the hype or, even worse, weren't born yet, take a look at this snippet from the trailer.

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While you may laugh, you will never look at a packet of Tayto crisps the same way!Mark, originally from Ennis in Clare, grew up in a very busy household as one of ten children.

Moving to Dublin at the age of 20, he soon began to be recognized for his work as an actor and a writer.

After the success of 'Adam and Paul,' which picked up awards at the Galway Film Fleadh and the Irish Film and Television Awards, the future looked bright for Mark.

A man of many talents, he also put together the play 'Conversations After Sex,' which won the Best New Play at the Irish Times Theatre in 2021.

After the craze that was 'Adam and Paul,' the Clare man teamed up with his old pal Lenny Abrahamson to co-write the script for an adaptation of Sally Rooney's book.

In recent times, he has dipped his toe back into the acting world, starring as Sir Francis Bacon in 'Mary and George.

'Tom Murphy was not only a well-known actor on Irish screens but was also keen on the stage, taking part in Martin McDonagh's 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane,' where he picked up an award.

Tom also played Johnny in the infamous 'Juno and the Paycock' at the Abbey Theatre.

You may have spotted him in on-screen dramas such as 'Pure Mule' or the film 'Man About a Dog.

' However, the star's success was short-lived as, in 1997, at the age of 39, he sadly died from lymphatic cancer.