Sony Locks In Third 28 Years Later Film With Cillian Murphy in Talks to Return
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Sony has officially greenlit a third film in the 28 Years Later franchise, with original star Cillian Murphy in talks to return and writer Alex Garland handling the script.
Sony is doubling down on its horror slate well before the current chapter even hits theaters. According to a recent report from Deadline, the studio has officially greenlit a third installment in the 28 Years Later franchise, coming more than a month ahead of the scheduled release for the second film in the sequence, titled 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. For horror fans and cinema buffs alike, this early greenlight signals immense studio confidence in the revived post apocalyptic universe.
Even better for longtime followers of the series, original franchise lead Cillian Murphy is currently in talks to reprise his iconic role once again. Murphy originally anchored the genre-defining 28 Days Later back in 2002, and his expected return across the new trilogy anchors the modern films to the roots of the property. Meanwhile, mastermind writer Alex Garland is already hard at work drafting the script for this newly approved third entry, which remains untitled for now.
While this franchise lives on the silver screen rather than your gaming monitor, the horror resurgence has massive ripple effects across interactive entertainment. When major cinematic universes expand with this kind of momentum, we usually see companion game adaptations, immersive streaming events, and crossover collaborations pop up across digital platforms. We will keep an eye on how this unfolding trilogy impacts the broader horror landscape as production moves forward.
Tags: Movies, Horror, Entertainment, Sony, Cillian Murphy
Original article: IGN South Africa