The wait is finally over for fans of the 28 Days Later franchise. The trailer for 28 Years Later has dropped, and it’s packed with surprises. Cillian Murphy, the Oscar-winning actor who starred in the original film, is back – but not in the way you might expect.
Murphy’s career skyrocketed after his starring role as Jim in the 2002 zombie epic. He’s since gone on to appear in a range of films, including Oppenheimer, for which he won an Oscar earlier this year. Despite his success, Murphy has always spoken fondly of the 28 Days Later franchise, and it’s clear that he’s excited to be back on board.
The trailer for 28 Years Later suggests that Murphy’s character, Jim, may not have survived the zombie apocalypse after all. In a shocking twist, Murphy appears as a zombie, leaving fans stunned. The trailer also features Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes, and promises plenty of action and suspense.
Fans have taken to social media to express their shock and excitement at Murphy’s return. “Omg zombie Cillian Murphy!” wrote one Reddit user, while another commented, “The one second shot of Cillian Murphy is giving me a bone deep sense of terror.”
With the release date for 28 Years Later set for June 20, 2025, fans don’t have long to wait to see Murphy back in action. The film is set to be the first in a trilogy, with Ralph Fiennes confirming that two films have already been shot. It’s clear that this is going to be a wild ride, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store.
