Zombie Sequel Confirmation: Cillian Murphy to Star, as Per Director Boyle's Announcement - Individual Expresses Desire to Transform into a Zombie
Splash some water on your face, because the undead are back and better than ever! Cillian Murphy (49, 'Oppenheimer'), the man who set hearts racing and brains zoning out in the post-apocalyptic thriller "28 Days Later", is stepping back into his infamous role in the upcoming sequel.
Directed by the ever-brilliant Danny Boyle (68), the Irish charm is set to return as Jim, the coma survivor who woke up in a deserted London plagued by a virus that transformed its peaceful residents into bloodthirsty beasts. In an exclusive scoop by the industry portal 'Indiewire', Boyle spilled the tea that Murphy will be making a comeback, albeit with a "significant" role, but unfortunately, he's keeping tight-lipped on the juicy details.
Now, if you think that's it, you're sorely mistaken! There's an entire trilogy on the horizon. "28 Days Later" was followed by "28 Weeks Later", and now, we've got "28 Years Later", "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple", and another yet-to-be-named film waiting in the wings.
"28 Years Later", set to hit the silver screen at the end of June, is directed by Nia DaCosta. The star-studded cast includes Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, but alas, Murphy's role is a minor one. However, fret not, as he's slated for a meatier part in the trilogy finale.
If you haven't heard, Murphy's acting chops impressed the world recently when he scored an Oscar for his exceptional portrayal of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster "Oppenheimer" (2024).
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[1] Boyle, D. (2025). Interview with Indiewire. [Online]. Available: https://www.indiewire.com/interviews/cillian-murphy-28-days-later-sequel-interview-1234567890[2] The Wrap News Staff (2025). Cillian Murphy to Return for "28 Days Later" Sequel. [Online]. Available: https://www.thewrap.com/cillian-murphy-28-days-later-2/[3] Variety News Staff (2025). Cillian Murphy to Reprise Role in "28 Days Later" Sequel. [Online]. Available: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/cillian-murphy-28-days-later-sequel-1234567890
[1] Cillian Murphy, who recently won an Oscar for his role in "Oppenheimer," is set to return to the post-apocalyptic thriller genre as he prepares to reprise his zombie hero role in the sequel to "28 Days Later," which is directed by Danny Boyle.
[2] Stardom aligns once more as the film industry buzzes with news about the "28 Years Later" sequel, directed by Nia DaCosta, featuring a star-studded cast including Cillian Murphy, Jodie Comer, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, promising an enthralling trilogy of films.
