Cillian Murphy in Talks to Complete the 28 Years Later Trilogy
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Sony has greenlit the third film in the 28 Years Later trilogy, with writer Alex Garland, director Danny Boyle, and star Cillian Murphy in talks to return.
Sony has officially greenlit the final installment of the 28 Years Later trilogy, according to a recent report by Deadline. Writer Alex Garland is currently working on the script, and director Danny Boyle is in discussions to return for the project. Original star Cillian Murphy, who reprises his role as Jim in the upcoming sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, is also in talks to close out the franchise in this third and final film.
The original film revitalized the horror genre at the box office with a strong $151 million worldwide run, proving that audiences still crave smart and atmospheric storytelling in theaters. The momentum is continuing with The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, which expands the post-apocalyptic narrative featuring returning and new talent like Ralph Fiennes and Jack O'Connell. Sony clearly sees long-term value in letting Garland and Boyle finish their creative vision for modern horror.
For communities invested in the horror space, this is a major win for auteur-driven cinema getting proper backing. Instead of endlessly milking a franchise with unplanned sequels, seeing a cohesive creative team map out a beginning, middle, and end is refreshing. As streaming platforms and theaters fight for our entertainment time, locked-in trilogies with real auteur direction remain one of the best ways to keep the community talking across social feeds and fan forums. Original reporting comes via Sam Nelson at Polygon.
Tags: Movies, Horror, Film News, Sony Pictures, 28 Years Later
Original article: Polygon