January 9th 2025.
In 2002, the talented director Danny Boyle introduced the world to the terrifying world of a zombie-infested London in the horror classic 28 Days Later. The film featured the talented Cillian Murphy in the starring role of Jim, who captured the hearts of audiences with his incredible performance. And now, after years of anticipation, horror fans were finally given a glimpse of the much-awaited sequel, 28 Years Later, with the release of its trailer on the internet a few months ago.
The trailer caused quite a stir as it featured an emaciated man with a striking resemblance to Cillian, sporting a Peaky Blinders-esque haircut. This sparked rumors that the actor, who is now 48 years old, would be returning to reprise his role as Jim in the sequel. However, it was soon revealed that the man in the trailer was not Jim, but a new character played by Angus Neill. This news was a major disappointment for fans who were hoping to see Cillian back in action.
In a recent update, producer Andrew Macdonald confirmed that Cillian will not be appearing in this third installment at all. Although the actor is listed as an executive producer, fans were still holding out hope that he would make an appearance in the new trilogy. Andrew teased that there might be a possibility of seeing Jim in the future films, giving fans a glimmer of hope.
It was also revealed that the new film, 28 Years Later, will feature a cameo from a character that bears a striking resemblance to Cillian. This caused quite a stir among fans, as they were eager to see their beloved actor back in the franchise. However, it was later confirmed that this character is not Jim, and the leading role will be played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
In the original film, Jim wakes up from a coma to find that the UK has been ravaged by a virus that turns people into brain-dead, raging zombies. The sequel, 28 Weeks Later, takes place six months after the initial outbreak and shows society struggling to cope with the infection. Now, in the third installment, 28 Years Later, we see the UK 28 years later, with fortified areas providing a safe haven for the uninfected.
Director Danny Boyle has returned for this new film and has promised that it will have a different approach due to the time that has passed. With two more films in the pipeline, including 28 Days Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DiCosta, there is still a possibility for Cillian to make a comeback in the future.
Despite not appearing in the new film, Cillian has expressed his desire to work with his former co-stars and director again. In an interview with The Independent, he stated that he would jump at the chance to work with them again, as he has fond memories of making the first two films.
As fans eagerly await the release of 28 Years Later, they can't help but wonder if Jim will make a surprise appearance in the future films. With so much potential for the story to continue, there's no telling what the future holds for this thrilling franchise. So, for now, we'll have to wait and see if Cillian will grace our screens once again as the beloved character of Jim.
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