Cillian Murphy Confirmed to Seem in 28 Years Later Trilogy, however With a Catch

Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy seems set to return for the upcoming post-apocalyptic horror movie sequence, 28 Years Later, regardless of assertions he might not function. Nonetheless, director Danny Boyle claims followers must “wait a short while” earlier than the 28 Days Later star seems within the deliberate trilogy.

Talking throughout Sony’s CinemaCon presentation (through The Hollywood Reporter), Boyle assured film lovers that Murphy would seem sooner or later within the 28 Years Later saga. Nonetheless, the filmmaker preached endurance as Murphy would seem within the zombie horror trilogy when the correct time comes. “Like all good issues in life, you will have to attend a short while for him to make his look,” Boyle mentioned.

When 28 Years Later was introduced early final 12 months, many anticipated Murphy to return after starring in 28 Days Later and being named an government producer of Boyle’s follow-up. Anticipation rose when a zombie resembling Murphy appeared within the first 28 Years Later trailer. Nonetheless, it was a false alarm, with the zombie portrayed by artwork dealer-turned-actor Angus Neill. Producer Andrew Macdonald subsequently acknowledged that Murphy wouldn’t function within the first 28 Years Later movie however may seem in future installments.

In the meantime, Boyle additionally confirmed that he is nonetheless in search of ample financing for the third 28 Years Later movie. Concerning the trilogy and his strategy to it, the director mentioned, “I nonetheless love an apocalypse, British-style. I nonetheless love the contaminated. And I nonetheless love blowing shit up.”

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Murphy starred in Boyle’s 28 Days Later as Jim, a bicycle courier who wakes up from a coma and discovers the unintended launch of the highly-contagious and aggression-inducing Rage Virus from a medical analysis lab, inflicting the widespread breakdown of society. Set 28 years after the Rage Virus’ outbreak, 28 Years Later chronicles survivors who’ve managed to carve new lives for themselves among the many contaminated, particularly a gaggle on a small island related to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. As a father-son duo leaves the island and heads for a darkish mission on the mainland, they uncover the horrors and secrets and techniques of the skin world. Boyle re-teamed with author Alex Garland for 28 Years Later, with Garland citing The Final of Us as inspiration for the sequel.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson Leads the Solid

Shot back-to-back with its follow-up, The Bone Temple, 28 Years Later options Aaron Taylor-Johnson as a scavenger named Jamie and Jodie Comer as Jamie’s pregnant spouse, Isla. The movie additionally options Ralph Fiennes as survivor Dr. Kelson, Jack O’Connell as a cult chief and Emma Laird in an undisclosed position. The Bone Temple, directed by The Marvels‘ Nia DaCosta, additionally stars Taylor-Johnson, Fiennes and Laird,

28 Years Later opens in theaters on Jun. 20. In the meantime, The Bone Temple premieres on Jan. 16, 2026.

Supply: The Hollywood Reporter

28 Years Later

Launch Date

June 20, 2025

Producers

Andrew Macdonald, Cillian Murphy

Prequel(s)

28 Weeks Later, 28 Days Later

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  Aaron Taylor-Johnson

  Uncredited

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  Alfie Williams

  E. Sundqvist