Cillian Murphy celebrates his return to the 28 Years Later franchise as he joins glamorous co-stars Emma Laird and Erin Kellyman at the rain-soaked premiere of sequel The Bone Temple

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Cillian Murphy rejoined the ’28 Years Later’ film series and attended the London premiere of the new sequel, ‘The Bone Temple,’ alongside his fellow cast members.

Despite torrential rain that required staff to clear the red carpet, Peaky Blinders actor Paul Anderson attended the premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo alongside stars Emma Laird and Erin Kellyman.

As a huge fan, I was thrilled to hear Cillian Murphy would be back for another 28 Days Later film! He’s an executive producer on the new one, The Bone Temple, and he’d already let us know he’d be in it. His quick appearance in the second film felt like a clever setup – it definitely hinted that he’d have a much bigger part to play in whatever comes next, and I’m so excited to see that happen!

The actor opted for a sharp grey suit and a black polo neck as he posed solo on the black carpet. 

Emma returned as Jimmima and looked stunning in a playful, light blue dress with a beautifully ruffled skirt.

Erin, the star of “Jimmy Ink,” wore a shimmering gold dress to the premiere, marking the release of the highly anticipated sequel.

The movie 28 Years Later came out in June and features Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer as a married couple trying to live safely in a secluded community after a zombie outbreak.

Cillian Murphy became well-known after starring in the 2002 film 28 Days Later, which also helped launch the career of director Danny Boyle.

Following the first movie’s story, young Spike, played by Alfie Williams, joins Sir Jimmy Crystal’s group of deadly acrobats. The setting is a Britain destroyed by the Rage Virus.

Jack O’Connell plays Sir Jimmy, the head of a dangerous group called The Jimmys. Ralph Fiennes reprises his role as Dr. Ian Kelson.

Cillian Murphy has said he’ll be in The Bone Temple, with plans for his part to potentially lead to a third movie, according to The Observer.

He urged everyone to watch the sequel, adding that he’s hopeful a third movie will be made because he believes the second one is excellent.

Fans were surprised to spot a possible reference to Jimmy Savile, the disgraced television personality, in the recent film 28 Years Later, leaving many puzzled.

The unusual finale featured Jack O’Connell as Sir Jimmy Crystal, a cult leader who seemed heavily based on the television personality Jimmy Savile.

As a lifestyle expert, I remember when the shocking allegations against Jimmy Savile surfaced after his death in 2011. It came to light that he had abused around 500 people – a truly heartbreaking range of ages, from young children at five all the way up to 75 – and that this had been happening over many years. It was a deeply disturbing case that highlighted the importance of safeguarding and speaking out.

Oh my gosh, did you SEE that movie?! It was SO clever! They totally included a character clearly based on Sir Jimmy Savile – they called him ‘Sir Jimmy’ and it was just… wow. But the BEST part? All his followers were dressed exactly like him – tracksuits, blonde wigs, tons of jewelry! It was a little creepy, honestly, but I totally got the reference. I’ve been telling everyone about it – it was such a subtle, brilliant detail!

Beyond the striking visual similarities, all the characters shared the name ‘Jimmy,’ suggesting the group had deliberately based itself on the notorious abuser.

In the story ’28 Years Later’, it’s unclear if Jimmy Savile’s crimes would have been revealed, as the virus outbreak happened in 2002 – a decade before the real-life revelations came to light.

Okay, so everyone is losing it over that little detail! I honestly didn’t even notice at first, but now that I’ve seen people talking about it online, I can’t unsee it. It’s… well, it’s a really strange thing to include, and honestly, a lot of fans are saying it felt totally unnecessary and just… weird. Everyone’s flooding social media trying to figure out why they even went there, and it’s become a huge debate!

Someone on X (formerly Twitter) pointed out a possible connection: the character played by Jack O’Connell in ’28 Years Later’ might be inspired by Jimmy Savile.

I really didn’t understand that sudden, strange change in how they spoke. And after 28 years, did the story really need to bring up Jimmy Savile?

Okay, so I just finished watching ’28 Days Later’ and I’m completely blown away! But seriously, I almost choked on my popcorn when I saw this character, Jimmy. He looked exactly like Jimmy Savile – the clothes, the whole vibe… it was so unsettling and I can’t stop thinking about it! It’s just… wow. I had to share because it’s stuck in my head!

‘Just seen 28 Years Later. Is ‘Jimmy’ and gang modelling themselves on Jimmy Savile?!’

Many viewers were puzzled because the reference to Savile wouldn’t be understood by most American audiences. While Savile was a well-known figure in the UK who faced serious accusations, his story isn’t as widely known internationally.

Separate from the discussion about Savile, many viewers expressed confusion online after the film unexpectedly switched from a sad death scene to Sir Jimmy Savile and his family, then ended suddenly.

I enjoyed ’28 Years Later’ a lot! It felt like a great addition to the series, although the ending was a bit disappointing.

I recently discussed the ending of ’28 Years Later’ with my wife, and I’m starting to feel a bit better about it. It still leaves me puzzled, though!

People have strong feelings about the ending of ’28 Years Later’ – many think it’s ridiculous, but surprisingly, they still enjoyed the movie overall. Some found the ending a bit crazy, but it didn’t ruin their experience.

‘Watched 28 years later and it was as mostly good but the ending gave me incredibly weird vibes’;

The way ’28 Years Later’ ends is a real reason to see it with a crowd – the audience’s reaction is a key part of the experience. The ending was totally unexpected, and despite being shocking, I actually really enjoyed it.

Danny, the director, has confirmed to Business Insider that Jimmy Savile was the basis for the character of Jack.

He was deeply involved in many aspects of public life – not just sports and cricket, but also popular culture and even the honors system, according to reports about Savile.

You know, I’ve been noticing a trend where people are piecing together memories, almost like they’re reconstructing the past, and then presenting this curated version of events – this ‘image’ – to their social media followers. It’s like we’re all crafting narratives instead of just living them, and it feels a little…off. It’s about holding onto fragments and then reshaping them for an audience.

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2026-01-13 23:04