Is Cillian Murphy in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple? Here’s all you need to know

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Since the announcement of 28 Years Later, fans have been eager to see Cillian Murphy reprise his role as Jim. There was initial excitement when the first trailer seemed to show him as one of the infected, but it was later confirmed that he won’t actually be appearing in the film.

With the release of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple in UK cinemas, fans are eager to see if Jim will return. Typically, a detail like this would be kept secret, but director Danny Boyle has chosen to be upfront about it.

Danny Boyle has confirmed that Cillian Murphy will appear in the next 28 Years Later film, The Bone Temple, even before the first sequel, 28 Years Later, is released in June 2025. He jokingly warned that he shouldn’t reveal too much, but told Business Insider that director Nia DaCosta managed to film a brief appearance from Murphy at the end of the movie.

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Boyle told IndieWire he was impressed with how the second film introduced Jim, saying, ‘When I saw it, the way Nia did it, I thought, ‘Yeah, that’s really good.’

Want to learn how the new movie brings back Cillian Murphy’s character, Jim? We’ve got all the details below. But be warned: if you haven’t seen 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple yet, reading further will reveal major spoilers!

Similar to how the ending of 28 Years Later unexpectedly introduced Jack O’Connell as Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple saves the reunion with Jim for its very last moment.

I was checking out this scene where my character’s settled into his new place, just enjoying a cuppa and telling his daughter, Sam, about the past. But the peaceful moment gets totally ruined when we hear a commotion outside – sounds like someone’s being chased by the infected! It instantly puts you on edge.

Although they’re distant, it appears to be Spike (Alfie Williams) and Kelly (Erin Kellyman, previously known as Jimmy Ink), identifiable by Kelly’s red tracksuit. Jim and his daughter decide to offer their help, but that’s where the scene cuts off.

After watching the film, many viewers are likely wondering if Naomie Harris will reprise her role as Selena in a potential third movie. Harris hasn’t said anything about returning, even now that it’s confirmed Murphy will be back.

We don’t know what happened to Selena – whether she’s alive, or if she and Jim are still a couple if she is. The film leaves it open for the filmmakers, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland, to determine her fate.

Good news – a third movie is happening, so we’ll find out what Jim does next!

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is out now in UK cinemas.

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2026-01-14 20:19