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Cillian Murphy's 28 Years Later Part 3 Update
Cillian Murphy's fifth 28 Days Later film delayed as director Danny Boyle says project is 'on the back burner'.
In brief
Cillian Murphy's fifth 28 Days Later film delayed as director Danny Boyle says project is 'on the back burner'. Cillian Murphy's fifth 28 Days Later film is delayed as director Danny Boyle states the project is 'on the back burner' due to financing needs. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Director Danny Boyle Update
Director Danny Boyle says the fifth 28 Days Later film is 'on the back burner' at the London Film Festival.
“on the back burner”
Alex Garland's Current Project
Screenwriter Alex Garland is busy with the 2028 video game adaptation Elden Ring, which he's writing and directing for A24.
“a huge project”
Elden Ring Movie Details
The Elden Ring movie has a reported budget north of $100 million and boasts one of the best casts ever for a video game adaptation.
“one of the best casts ever for a video game movie”
Cillian Murphy's Role in Series
Cillian Murphy played Jim in the original 2002 film and returned for an uncredited cameo in 2026's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
“uncredited cameo”
Murphy's Current Status
Jim is surviving the zombie apocalypse, teaching his daughter history and politics while occasionally shooting zombies.
“teaching his daughter history and politics”
Project Status Update
Cillian Murphy is 'in talks' to appear in a fifth 28 Days Later film, but the term is not conclusive.
“in talks”
In short
Cillian Murphy's fifth 28 Days Later film is delayed as director Danny Boyle states the project is 'on the back burner' due to financing needs.
