28 Years Later Just Got a Very Disappointing Update (But It’s Not a Delay)

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28 Years Later, initially set to be one of the most eagerly awaited films of 2025, has soared in anticipation due to its chilling first trailer. However, the mastermind behind the franchise and director of 28 Years Later, Danny Boyle, is addressing a significant query surrounding the movie – and it’s unfortunate news for fans. Fret not, as the film is still on track for a theater release on June 20, 2025; there are no delays to worry about.

Read below for the big truth bomb Danny Boyle dropped on fans, but heed WARNING, it’s a SPOILER!

In the year 2002, Danny Boyle directed the initial release of “28 Days Later,” starring Cillian Murphy as “Jim,” a bike messenger who was involved in a car accident, fell into a coma, and awoke amidst a zombie outbreak that had decimated London. Jim, along with some fellow survivors he connected with, fled the city for the countryside in search of a supposed safe zone. Remarkably, Jim made it through this perilous journey to reach safety, but he did not appear in the sequel film titled “28 Weeks Later,” which centered around an entirely new group of main characters.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the trailer for “28 Years Later,” and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! There were several intriguing hints about a character named “Jimmy” wielding power within the survivor settlements, as his name was conspicuously etched or painted in various places shown.

Now, here’s where things got interesting – during one specific scene, it seemed like Cillian Murphy’s character, Jim, had reappeared, this time as a zombie. However, upon closer examination and confirmation from the actor who played the “Flower Bed Zombie,” it appears that was just an Easter egg, nothing more.

Unfortunately for those of us who have been theorizing about Cillian Murphy’s role in “28 Years Later,” director Danny Boyle has put a definitive end to all speculation surrounding his character. So, it looks like we’ll just have to wait and see how this story unfolds on the big screen!

Sorry, Cillian Murphy Is Not in 28 Years Later

According to an interview with Empire, director Danny Boyle explained that the logistics of filming didn’t work out, preventing actor Cillian Murphy from appearing on screen.

According to Boyle, both parties expressed a desire for Cillian Murphy to take part. “He was not present in the initial movie,” Boyle added, “but I am optimistic that we may see some character similar to Jim at some point.

Killian Murphy Can Still Appear in the 28 Years Later Trilogy

According to Danny Boyle’s statements, there are still two more chances for Cillian Murphy to be seen in the “28 Days Later” franchise. The first instalment of a brand new trilogy, titled “28 Years Later“, has been announced. The following film, named “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple“, was directed by Nia DaCosta (known for directing “The Marvels”) while Boyle was working on his project. “The Bone Temple ” is scheduled to be released approximately six months after “28 Years Later“, on January 16, 2026.

According to hints found in the movie “28 Years Later,” there’s a common theory among fans that Cillian Murphy’s character, Jim, has transformed into a powerful leader within the human communities. However, considering the discovery of the name “Jimmy” etched onto human skin, it seems plausible that Jim might have developed some mental instability during the long years since he awoke in a horrifying world.

28 Years Later will be available on June 20, 2025. The sequel, titled 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, is set to release on January 16, 2026.

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2025-01-10 21:12