Fans are convinced that they have spotted a zombified version of Cillian Murphy in the28 Years Latertrailer. Murphy starred in the 2002 horror movie28 Days Later,and it was reported thathe would reprise his role in the upcoming sequeland serve as executive producer.28 Years Laterwill be the start of a new trilogy in the horror franchise, and will showcase an evolved version of the rage virus that was first introduced in the original movie. In addition to Murphy, thecast of28 Years Laterincludes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes.
While fans were excited to see Murphy reprise his role over two decades after28 Days Later, it seems like his character may have died between the two movies. After the trailer for28 Years Laterwas released,fans were quick to note a zombie that looked a lot like Murphy. In the trailer for the film, the zombie fans are theorizing that Murphy’s character can be seen rising in a field amid some flowers. Check out several fan posts about this moment in the trailer below:
User@Name__Error_404did a before and after comparison of Murphy’s character, expressing his sympathy to the actor.
@ChatShirttheorized that Jim didn’t make it after viewing the first look at Murphy’s return.
@Damac1214posted about the possibility that Murphy’s only look so far could be just the one sad scene where he doesn’t speak.
@seanjetraversposted a comparison image of Murphy’s appearance in the movie to that of an actual mummy.
Many users have also compared Murphy’s appearance to the Chocolate Lady fromSpongeBob SquarePants,including@NahImGhost.
Just like many people,@eronjbutleris in disbelief that the unconfirmed character is Murphy.
Many users on X continue to compare Murphy’s appearance in the new movie, with@MOVIEDEATHBLOWSseeing a similarity to the “Sloth” fromSeven.
@NEPatriotsBoyresponded with “What the f–k?” wondering what happened to the character, considering Jim survived the events of the first movie.
@LFAFSTYLEremains hopeful that it was simply a “fake-out,” suggesting a theory that the quick scene could be a nightmare sequence.
What Cillian Murphy Being A Zombie In 28 Years Later Means For The Movie
Cillian Murphy Appearing As A Zombie In28 Years LaterIs Unexpected
In28 Days Later,Murphy played Jim, who wakes up from a coma after an accidentand discovers that England has been overtaken by zombie-like monsters.28 Days Lateractually had multiple endingsthat featured different fates for Jim. In the theatrical ending of the film, Jim survives and signals a plane, hoping to be rescued and escape the infected England. However, there is an alternate ending to the film which features Jim dying from his gunshot wound.
Regardless of what ending is actually considered canon, the newtrailer for28 Years Latersuggests that Murphy’s character is not alive in the long-awaited sequel. Either he died at the end of the original film (as the alternate ending portrays), between the events of the two movies, or will die during28 Years Later. While it is not confirmed that the zombie in the trailer is Jim,it is hard to deny that it looks a lot like Murphy. Therefore, it seems like28 Years Laterwill focus on new characters, rather than spend too much time with Murphy’s character from the original film.
Our Take On Cillian Murphy Being A Zombie In 28 Years Later
28 Years LaterWill Introduce New Characters
If Murphy’s Jim is a zombie in28 Years Later, it would be surprising since the announcement that he was returning to the franchise was such a big deal. While this will likely disappoint fans of the actor and the original film, perhaps it is good that the franchise is not focusing too much on previous characters.28 Years Lateris the start of a new trilogy in the franchise, so it would be wise to develop brand-new, intriguing characters, rather than relying on Murphy’s character from the first movie.
Source: Various (see above)
