Fans are speculating that his character, Jim, has become the undead.
Fans of Danny Boyle’s iconic horror franchise, 28 Years Later, have speculated that Cillian Murphy’s role in the sequel is that of a zombie.
What Is The Plot?
The story is set three decades after the Rage Virus outbreak. In true franchise fashion, the promotional video shows a dystopian island inhabited by the last remaining humans, guarded by defenses including arrows and crossbow munitions. It hints at a story where society has collapsed following the events of the sequel’s ending.
It explores themes of survival and the search for a cure. Potential theories include a virus mutation and the possible remission of symptoms.
Cast and Director Details
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, Cillian Murphy (who reprises his role as Jim), Jack O’Connell, Erin Kellyman, and Edvin Ryding.
READ MORE: Watch the New April Trailer for 28 Days Later
It’s directed by Danny Boyle, who wrote the screenplay alongside Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War. Both authored the script for 28 Days Later.
Fan Theory: Cillian Murphy’s Role in The Movie
Murphy, who played the lead role ‘Jim’ in the first movie, plays a surviving patient who awakens from treatment at a London hospital, only to find the city void of life.
In the trailer for Danny Boyle’s latest instalment, a zombie can be seen emerging from a bed of flowers, resembling fan favourite Cillian Murphy.
What do you think?
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