’28 Years Later’ Zombie Is Not Cillian Murphy, According to Actor

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As a seasoned cinephile who’s seen more films than I can count on one hand (and a couple on my feet), I must admit that the anticipation for Danny Boyle’s “28 Years Later” is palpable. The return of Alex Garland, the enigmatic mind behind A24’s “Civil War,” has only fueled our excitement.

In the first trailer for Danny Boyle’s eagerly awaited sequel, “28 Years Later,” a question that has been on everyone’s mind since its release is finally clarified: will the protagonist be portrayed as a zombie? The suspenseful trailer, dropped earlier this week, has sparked quite a buzz due to its eerie atmosphere. With Alex Garland, director of A24’s “Civil War,” penning the script for the movie, there’s a lot to look forward to with this highly anticipated follow-up. While there was a somewhat connected film in 2008 titled “28 Weeks Later,” this new installment brings back the original writer and director from “28 Days Later.” The only thing left unanswered was whether the original cast would rejoin the production.

One brief shot in the trailer has set the internet ablaze with speculation that Cillian Murphy, who played Jim in the original film, has indeed returned, but as a zombie. Fans have taken to social media to express their belief that the zombie’s facial features resemble that of the Oppenheimer actor, leading to humorous debate about the nature of Murphy’s role in the film. However, a new report from The Guardian has officially confirmed that the anorexic zombie in the trailer is, in fact, not Cillian Murphy.

The site has revealed that the role, which is credited as “emaciated zombie,” is played by an art dealer named Angus Neill. The actor told The Guardian, “Danny had always had me in mind for the role. So we met up, hit it off, and I agreed to take part. On set, he has an extraordinary ability to hypnotize you, and working with him on the film was a very, very intense experience.”

So, Is Cillian Murphy in ’28 Years Later’ Or Not?

After addressing the mystery of the Cillian Murphy-resembling zombie, another question arises: will the Academy Award-winning actor be featured in the upcoming movie? Based on leaked photos from the set, early rumors, and even the actor’s own statements, it seems very probable that he is indeed involved. Photos show Cillian Murphy filming at a location where both the original 28 Years Later film and its sequel, The Bone Temple, are scheduled to be shot, with a Reddit post suggesting that he was on set.

Additionally, it’s been noted that Cillian Murphy serves as an Executive Producer on the film, implying strongly that the actor may appear in the movie. Titled 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta and already completed filming, seems to include Cillian Murphy in some role. Few details have been disclosed about either project, except for some intriguing story hints shared by Ralph Fiennes regarding the trilogy’s narrative.

In an interview published by The Independent in January, Murphy expressed his readiness to revisit the world crafted by Boyle and Garland, stating, “If given the chance, I would be there instantly. I’ve collaborated with both of them on two films, and I eagerly await the opportunity to work together again, as I am fully committed.” With two movies from the upcoming series already filmed and a third in production, the anticipated 28 Years Later trilogy promises a host of surprises beyond just Cillian Murphy’s possible reappearance.

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2024-12-12 04:32