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Cillian Murphy Jokes About Zombie Rumors Ahead of Sequel

9/10/2025

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Cillian Murphy humorously clarified that he is not the zombie in "28 Years Later," but Angus Neill is.
His son alerted him to the rumors, prompting his joke about being a "zombie cadaver."
Murphy confirmed a brief role in "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," releasing January 16, 2026.
This role will lead to a larger part in the planned third installment.
The sequel follows Spike, a teenager in a chaotic, infected world, highlighting human inhumanity as a major threat.

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Cillian Murphy humorously clarified that he is not the zombie in "28 Years Later," but Angus Neill is.
His son alerted him to the rumors, prompting his joke about being a "zombie cadaver."
Murphy confirmed a brief role in "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," releasing January 16, 2026.
This role will lead to a larger part in the planned third installment.
The sequel follows Spike, a teenager in a chaotic, infected world, highlighting human inhumanity as a major threat.