Cillian Murphy Confirmed to Return in '28 Years Later' Trilogy
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Great news for fans of the iconic28 Days Laterzombie franchise. DirectorDanny Boylehas officially confirmed thatCillian Murphywill reprise his role as Jim in the ongoing28 Days Lateruniverse. This confirmation comes amidst intense speculation and a clever rollout strategy for the new trilogy.
Murphy, who famously starred in the original 2002 film, will make his return in28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the second film in the new trilogy. While his appearance inThe Bone Templeis expected to be a brief, yet significant, 'handover section' or 'epilogue' teasing his larger role, fans are eagerly anticipating his return. Boyle revealed this information recently toIGNnoting, 'He is in the second one. I shouldn't give away too much… I'll get killed.' He also hinted that Murphy's involvement, especially after his recent Oscar win, could be crucial in securing the budget for the third film in the series.
The new28 Years Latertrilogy, crafted by Boyle and original writer Alex Garland, has already seen its first two installments shot back-to-back for logistical and storytelling reasons. The first film,28 Years Later, is set to hit theaters on June 20, 2025. '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,' featuring Murphy's return, will follow shortly after, with a release date of January 16, 2026.
The trilogy's new protagonist is an 11-year-old character named Spike, played by Alfie Williams, who will 'run right way through the films.' Other new cast members in28 Years Laterinclude Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes. Cillian Murphy is also serving as an executive producer on the new films, indicating his deeper involvement in the franchise's revival.
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