Cillian Murphy is set to have a major role in the third instalment of the 28 Years Later franchise, with director Danny Boyle confirming the film is moving forward.
The Oscar-winning actor is expected to reprise his role as Jim, the character he first played in 2002’s 28 Days Later, after making a brief appearance in 2026 sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
Boyle has now offered a fresh update on the long-awaited third film, confirming that a script has been written by Alex Garland and teasing a much bigger role for Murphy.

Murphyis expected to reprise his role as…
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