Cillian Murphy to Return in ’28 Years Later 3′ Moving Forward

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Cillian Murphy to Return in ’28 Years Later 3′ Moving Forward

Sony Pictures is moving ahead with the third installation of the popular zombie horror franchise, “28 Years Later.” The development follows strong positive reactions from audiences towards the recently screened sequel, “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.”

Cillian Murphy to Reprise His Role

Cillian Murphy is currently in discussions to return as Jim, the protagonist from the original film “28 Days Later” and its sequel. This marks the first time Murphy will step back into this iconic role since the franchise began.

Franchise Background

The “28 Years Later” series kicked off with the 2001 film “28 Days Later,” directed by Danny Boyle. The critically acclaimed film, which was produced by Fox Searchlight, grossed over $72 million globally against a budget of just $8 million.

In 2007, the franchise expanded with “28 Weeks Later,” released by Fox Atomic. This sequel featured a different cast and did not involve Boyle or screenwriter Alex Garland.

Return to the Original Vision

The revival came with the return of Boyle and Garland for “28 Years Later.” They envisioned this film as the final chapter in a trilogy. After the success of the initial two films, Sony greenlit the third installment.

Box Office Performance

“28 Years Later” opened with strong box office numbers, earning $30 million on June 20.
The film has grossed a total of $151 million worldwide.
“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” is anticipated to release in theaters on January 16.

Cast and Future Direction

Returning cast members for “The Bone Temple” include Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Jack O’Connell, and Ralph Fiennes, although Comer is not returning for the third film. Newcomers Erin Kellyman and Chi Lewis-Parry will also join the cast.

Directorial Vision

Although Boyle has shown interest in directing the third installment, there has been no official confirmation yet regarding the director or the full cast details. Fans eagerly await more announcements to confirm the details surrounding “28 Years Later 3.”