Zombie Sequel Casts Cillian Murphy under Director Boyle's Direction - User intends to transform into a zombie. Repeating chorus indicates anticipation and determination for such transformation.
Yep, you heard it right! That's Cillian Murphy, known for his bruising performance as Jim in the chaotic post-apocalyptic thriller "28 Days Later" (2002), is rumored(1) to be back on the big screen. But buckle up, folks, because it ain't in the immediate sequel, "28 Years Later," releasing on June 20, 2025.
But worry not, Jim fans! He'll grace our screens once again in "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," scheduled for a January 16, 2026 premiere, directed by none other than Nia DaCosta. This will be Murphy's grand return to the franchise since the original film back in 2002.
Now, if you're wondering why we ain't seeing Murphy in "28 Years Later," well, the darn script hasn't been leaked yet(3) to keep us quarter-decent guessing, mate.
The upcoming "28 Years Later" is under the masterful direction of Danny Boyle, starring the talented Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and the legendary Ralph Fiennes. The film is set to hit theaters in June 2025.
Oh, and for all you cinephiles, remember Cillian Murphy's Oscar-winning(4) performance as physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's cinematic blockbuster, "Oppenheimer"? He walked away with the gold statue in 2024 for that one.
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Footnotes1. Based on speculation and rumors as the news has yet to be officially confirmed.2. Data courtesy of IMDb (www.imdb.com) and ComicBookMovie (www.comicsbookmovie.com).3. Screenplays are notoriously prone to the sticky fingers of scheming studio execs before their official releases.4. Cillian Murphy won the Best Actor Award at the 2024 Academy Awards for his performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer in "Oppenheimer."
Enrichment Insights- Cillian Murphy, who originally played Jim in the 2002 "28 Days Later," will not appear in the June 2025 sequel "28 Years Later." However, he will return in the subsequent film, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," directed by Nia DaCosta and scheduled for release on January 16, 2026[1][2].- The "28 Days Later" series is famous for its fast-moving zombies and its influence on the horror genre, with the original film being an astonishing success in 2002[2].
- Hollywood buzzes with the unconfirmed news that Cillian Murphy, an Oscar winner for his role in "Oppenheimer," will return to the "28 Days Later" franchise in the upcoming movie, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," directed by Nia DaCosta.
- If you're a fan of Danny Boyle and his captivating work, don't miss the sequel "28 Years Later" set to premiere in June 2025, while Murphy's return can be expected in the next film "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" (January 16, 2026). Regarding the sequel, the script is yet to be revealed, so stay tuned for more exciting updates on this high-profile project. [Movies-and-TV, Entertainment, Celebrities]
