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It has been nearly three decades since the world was first introduced to the horror and excitement of the film 28 Days Later, followed by its sequel 28 Weeks Later. Now, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of 28 Years Later, the next installment in this thrilling series. The teaser for this upcoming film has left fans wondering about the fate of one of the franchise’s most beloved characters, played by the talented Cillian Murphy.
In the original 28 Days Later, Murphy’s character Jim, a bike courier, managed to survive a harrowing apocalypse against all odds. Many fans remember the haunting images of a zombie version of Jim, which left a lasting impact on viewers.
In the teaser for 28 Years Later, we catch a glimpse of Murphy’s character standing behind Jodie Comer in a field, looking weathered and worn, as one would expect after all these years. This brief appearance has sparked speculation among fans about whether Murphy will make a return to the franchise.
While Murphy is listed as an executive producer on Sony Pictures’ website, his name is notably absent from the posters for the new film. This has left fans uncertain about whether they will see their favorite actor reprising his role in the upcoming movie.
The trailer for 28 Years Later introduces us to a new cast of characters, including Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes, as they navigate a world overrun by zombies. The story picks up roughly thirty years after the events of the previous films, where a deadly “rage virus” has decimated humanity.
The film follows a group of survivors who have managed to carve out a life for themselves on a remote island, safe from the dangers of the infected world. However, when one of them sets out on a journey to the mainland, they uncover dark secrets that threaten to unravel everything they have built.
The tagline for the film, “Time didn’t heal anything,” hints at the ongoing struggles and horrors that the characters will face in this new chapter of the story. The teaser trailer sets the tone with images of children innocently watching television before chaos ensues, leading to thrilling battle scenes and heart-stopping suspense.
As the camera pans over the desolate island landscape, we catch glimpses of cryptic messages scrawled on buildings, hinting at a connection to Murphy’s character Jim. The appearance of what may be a zombified version of Jim adds an extra layer of mystery and intrigue to the story.
Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and written by Alex Garland, who is known for his work on Ex Machina and Annihilation, 28 Years Later promises to be a gripping continuation of the series. With Danny Boyle also on board as a producer, fans can expect the same high-quality storytelling and intense action that made the original films so memorable.
As the release date for 28 Years Later approaches on June 20, fans are eagerly anticipating the return to this dark and dangerous world. Will Cillian Murphy’s character make a triumphant comeback, or will his fate remain uncertain? Only time will tell as audiences prepare to once again enter the heart-pounding world of 28 Years Later.
