Cillian Murphy's Post-Apocalypse Return
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Hey there! Hot off the press! Oscar winner Cillian Murphy, famed for his gripping role in "Oppenheimer," is making a splash once again in the zombie horror genre. Murphy's iconic character from the 2002 post-apocalyptic thriller "28 Days Later" is gearing up to return, with director Danny Boyle confirming Murphy's involvement in a planned sequel.
In an exclusive interview with "Indiewire," Boyle shared that Murphy will reprise his role, promising a "significant" comeback. Unfortunately, Boyle couldn't divulge further details at this time.
"28 Days Later" set the stage for the apocalyptic universe, followed by the 2007 sequel "28 Weeks Later." Now, a new trilogy is in the pipeline, with Boyle returning as director. Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes star in the first installment, "28 Years Later," set to hit theaters at the end of June.
As for Murphy, he's set to make an appearance in the second installment, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," slated for release in January 2026. Nia DaCosta directs this thrilling continuation, with Murphy reportedly taking on a smaller role. However, if the trilogy gets the green light for a third film, Murphy might step up to a more substantial role[1][2][3]. It seems that Murphy's involvement could help secure funding for the potential third installment.
Murphy's magnetic performances have kept audiences hooked, from his leading role in the hit series "Peaky Blinders" to his Oscar-winning portrayal of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's cinematic masterpiece "Oppenheimer."
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting post-apocalyptic journey!
Note: Contrary to rumors, Cillian Murphy will not appear in the first film, "28 Years Later."
[1] Source: The Hollywood Reporter[2] Source: Deadline[3] Source: Variety[4] Source: Fandom (Verified fan-driven database)
Movies-and-tv enthusiasts can look forward to Cillian Murphy's return to the zombie horror genre with the director-confirmed sequel of "28 Days Later," planned for release in January 2026 as part of the new trilogy. This upcoming film, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," will be a significant addition to Murphy's extensive repertoire in the entertainment industry.
