After a 17-year wait since the last sequel, 28 Days Later is finally back with a new suspenseful story. The first trailer for 28 Years Later was released on December 10, 2024, featuring various mysterious scenes.
28 Years Later itself is a continuation of the movie 28 Days Later (2002). This movie has a horror theme about the threat of zombies in the post-apocalypse world. Director Danny Boyle is back in charge of the project, with Alex Garland writing the screenplay.
Interestingly, many scenes in the movie were shot using an iPhone 15, utilizing the latest technology to produce unique visual effects.
The movie also features well-known actors such as Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes. With a budget of 75 million dollars, 28 Years Later is one of the big projects that fans are looking forward to.
1. 28 Years Later Trailer Shows Cillian Murphy as a Zombie?
Cillian Murphy, the star of 28 Days Later, has officially returned in 28 Years Later. But Murphy’s presence is a mystery, as fans suspect that his character may have turned into a zombie and was seen in one of the scenes in the trailer.
This speculation arises because the trailer shows a zombie figure in a field that has a similar appearance and face to Cillian Murphy’s previous character.
The 28 Years Later trailer itself begins with a flashback moment to when the world was still in a normal state, about 28 years before the zombie outbreak caused by the Rage Virus attacked. Furthermore, the trailer shows a glimpse of the terror that humans experience for a few days, which then develops into weeks, and continues for years.
Humans are now faced with a group of zombies that are not only agile, but also very ferocious in attacking other humans. The spread of the Rage Virus infection quickly changed the world order. Interestingly, this condition still continues 28 years later. In the trailer, we see a remote island inhabited by survivors whose lives have fallen apart.
The presence of zombies forces them to live a simpler life, including hunting with a bow and arrow. Suddenly, the sound of a radio broadcast is heard, giving a warning to be aware of the emergence of zombies that could attack at any time.
For no apparent reason, the group of zombies arrived in a remote village. All of life there then takes a terrifying and terrifying turn.
In the trailer, you can also catch a glimpse of Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes as the main trio. Ralph Fiennes is even seen covered in blood as he takes on the zombies.
2. Cillian Murphy’s Mystery Zombie Lookalike
One of the interesting puzzles in the trailer is a zombie figure that looks similar to Jim’s character from the movie 28 Days Later. With a thin body and a very poor appearance, this zombie is seen following the character played by Jodie Comer in a field.
Although not mentioned as a lead actor, many suspect that Murphy has a role as an executive producer of the movie. His alleged presence in the trailer sparked a lot of speculation among fans: is this a surprise in the storyline or just an easter egg.
28 Years Later is scheduled to hit theaters on June 20, 2025, giving you more than a year to get ready for the rest of the story. The first trailer has received over 6 million views in just a few days, showing the overwhelming enthusiasm of the fans.
With its nostalgic feel, deep storyline, and suspenseful new mystery, this movie is predicted to be one of the most popular horror releases next year.
