Cillian Murphy Confirms Brief Role in 28 Years Later Film Setting Up Planned Trilogy Expansion

Cillian Murphy has a limited role in the upcoming film 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, but this brief appearance is intended to set up a larger role for him in the planned third installment of the franchise. He reprises his original character Jim from Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later after not appearing in 28 Weeks Later. The Bone Temple continues the story decades after the Rage Virus outbreak and introduces new survivors alongside Murphy's character. Director Nia DaCosta completed filming the second film, which is scheduled for release in January 2026. Danny Boyle confirmed that Murphy's involvement was strategically used to generate momentum and help secure financing for the third film. Both Murphy and Boyle emphasized that the success of the second film will be crucial in determining whether the trilogy will continue.