The first trailer for the highly anticipated 28 Years Later is finally out and fans are speculating if Cillian Murphy's Jim has been infected. The film serves as the third installment in Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s iconic zombie franchise and will continue to explore a darker world.
The first film 28 Days Later had Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy in the lead role of Jim—a bicycle courier who navigated through dangers in a world infected by the rage virus. Unlike typical zombie stories, the 2002 film focused on a virus that turns people into aggressive and violent beings.
Now almost three decades after the first breakout, the world is under strict quarantine but some have learned to live alongside the infected. As seen in the trailer, the characters will encounter deadly situations as they fight for survival in the harsh environment.
The focus has now shifted to Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Jamie, while Murphy's involvement is not fully confirmed. However, the trailer seems to have dropped a hint that Jim has caught the virus. Continue reading to know more about the upcoming threequel.
28 Years Later trailer hints at Cillian Murphy's character being infected
The first official trailer for 28 Years Later is out on YouTube, offering a chilling glimpse into the post-apocalyptic chaos that awaits. Starring actors Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes, the trailer kicks off with a flashback that reintroduces viewers to the deadly rage virus.
It also gives a strong nod to 28 Days Later and features a scene in which kids are watching Teletubbies on TV and are soon interrupted by bloodshed, with a wavy CD track setting the eerie tone of the film. It then jumps to 10,228 days after the outbreak and shows how survivors live in small groups, trying to escape the virus.
However, the main plot will revolve around a group of survivors living on a small island that is separated from the mainland. When one of them heads out, he discovers dark and haunting secrets and even mutated survivors. This hints that the world is facing a situation far worse than the infected humans.
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The 28 Years Later trailer also featured Taylor-Johnson navigating the fields with a bow and arrow, Jodie Comer protecting a child, and Ralph Fiennes ending up in a temple filled with human bones. However, in one of the most haunting moments, the trailer features a glimpse of a nearly skeletal zombie, resembling Cillian Murphy's Jim.
Cillian Murphy is also serving as an executive producer for 28 Years Later and has previously hinted at his return. And now after the release of the trailer, fans are speculating that Jim has been infected by the rage virus.
Fans are curious to know if the zombie in 28 Years Later is Cillian Murphy
In just a few hours, the trailer has generated quite a buzz among fans, especially due to a potential grim twist about Cillian Murphy's Jim. Additionally, the upcoming film will have a part 2. So if the speculations turn out to be true, the next part, which will follow Murphy's character might explain how he got infected.
But for now, it’s wise to treat this speculation with some skepticism. Yet, many are curious about Cillian Murphy's role and shared their excitement online. A user @godmodemessiah shared on X (formerly Twitter):
"Well, that’s a plot twist I didn’t see coming! Curious to see how they pull it off"
Another user wrote:
User @Va77ss wrote:
"Cillian looks hauntingly captivating! Can’t wait for this."
Another user also shared their excitement and wrote:
While Murphy's involvement has become a hot topic for fans, another key detail that many would find interesting is the innovative cinematography. Acclaimed Cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle shot 28 Years Later iPhone 15 Pro Max, ensuring a gritty and intimate feel to the film.
So, make sure you catch up with the characters battling a haunting environment as 28 Years Later arrives on June 20, 2025.
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