In the first trailer for Danny Boyle's upcoming horror sequel 28 Years Later, fans believe they have caught a glimpse of Cillian Murphy. This sighting has raised questions about the fate of his character Jim from the 2002 movie 28 Days Later. The dialogue-less promo shows Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes struggling to navigate the Rage Virus-induced apocalypse. As the teaser ominously suggests, "It began 10,228 years ago. Days became weeks, weeks became years. Next summer, what will humanity become?" Elsewhere, the official poster reads, "Time didn't heal anything." This has left viewers on the edge of their seats.

Unraveling the Mystery of Cillian Murphy's Role in 28 Years Later

Section 1: The Suspenseful Trailer

The first trailer for 28 Years Later is a visual feast of chaos and despair. The absence of dialogue only adds to the tension, as viewers are left to interpret the actions and expressions of the characters. Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes look as if they are in a fight for their lives, trying to survive the Rage Virus-induced apocalypse. The ominous teaser at the beginning sets the tone for the entire movie, leaving viewers wondering what will happen next.The brief shot of a zombie shown at 1:47 has sparked speculation among excited viewers. Many believe that this could be Cillian Murphy, given his involvement as an executive producer on the movie. However, it is unclear whether this zombie is actually supposed to be Jim, Murphy's character from the original movie. If it is, then 28 Years Later puts a horrible twist on the original's hopeful ending.

Section 2: The Uncertain Fate of Jim

In the 2002 movie 28 Days Later, Cillian Murphy's character Jim teamed up with Naomie Harris's Selena and Brendan Gleeson's Frank to travel from a devastated London to Manchester. The original ending saw Jim, Selena, and Frank's daughter Hannah make it all the way to Cumbria and flag down an RAF Hawker Hunter jet. However, in 28 Years Later, it is unclear whether Jim will have a happy ending.One Twitter user wrote, "Either Cillian Murphy is having fun with a double role or Jim does not have a happy ending in his fate." Another said, "I swear to god, this better not be Jim." These comments show just how much fans care about the fate of Jim and how the new movie will impact his story.

Section 3: The Upcoming Horror Sequel

28 Years Later is the first in a new trilogy written by Alex Garland and directed by Nia DaCosta. Principal photography on the second installment, titled 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple, kicked off in August. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of this movie, which is set to hit theaters on June 20, 2025.While we wait for the movie to come out, there are plenty of other horror movies to keep us entertained. Our list of the best horror movies of all time and our guide to some of the other upcoming horror movies heading our way are sure to satisfy any horror fan's cravings.