# 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'.
- Title: Cillian Murphy's 28 Years Later Part 3 Update · SlashFilm
- Summary: Cillian Murphy's fifth 28 Days Later film delayed as director Danny Boyle says project is 'on the back burner'.
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- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2282505/cillian-murphy-28-years-later-part-3-update-director-danny-boyle
- Author: Witney Seibold
- Published: 2026-10-09T17:48:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cillian murphy, danny boyle, 28 years later, 28 days later, film festival, zombie apocalypse, alex garland, elden ring, entertainment, culture
## 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
## Key takeaway

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.