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One of the landmark films in the post-apocalyptic/ zombie horror flicks in the 2000s was the Cillian Murphy starrer28 Days Laterwhich was directed by Danny Boyle. The film was also the turning point of Cillian Murphy’s career whose performance impressed Hollywood and he started being noticed by prolific filmmakers in the industry.
In addition to Murphy, the film also starred Naomie Harris and Brendan Gleeson. The success of the film led to a sequel in 2007 titled28 Weeks Laterstarring Jeremy Renner. A third film was announced recently with the original team returning including Boyle, Alex Garland, and Murphy. With the rumored addition of Jodie Comer in the film, fans are confused about the omission of Harris.
Fans Want Naomie Harris To Return in28 Years LaterAlongside Cillian Murphy
Fans were ecstatic when it was announced that Danny Boyle and Alex Garland were coming together for28 Years Later.Cillian Murphy is also returning as an executive producer on the film, but it’s unclear whether he’ll reprise his role of Jim from 2002’s28 Days Later.Popular scooper Daniel Richtman recently reported thatJodie Comerhas been added to the cast of28 Years Later(viaReel Updates).
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This is the only casting-related report that has been out from the film. As it is from a scooper and not confirmed by the studio, one must take it with a grain of salt. Instead of being ecstatic with this rumored casting, fans are worried there’s no news about the return ofNaomie Harriswho played Selena in the first film. Here are some of the reactions on X,
https://twitter.com/chani_of_dune/status/1776013790972113050
I wanted Jodie and Cillian together in a Nolan film or any of those two new films he’s working on, not this because I need Naomie Harris as Selena back.pic.twitter.com/zvbLhVWTRj
— PeakyLOTR (@BrockMorrison19)July 19, 2025
Nice to know Jim survived. I always assumed the director’s cut ending in which he died was canon.
— Alex J. Senkowski (@SenkowskiJ)June 12, 2025
Anyway where’s the Naomi Harris announcement?pic.twitter.com/RESyzsmnli
— Kevin 🦂🇵🇸 (@kevmarinyo)June 25, 2025
So if we’re getting 28 Years Later, we’re getting Naomie Harris back as the amazing infected-slayer/Terry’s Chocolate Orange connoisseur/pharmacist Selena right? RIGHT?pic.twitter.com/5kvALfqKe8
— Chloe (@FrenziedChloe)July 01, 2025
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Harris was essentially the co-lead of28 Days Laterand the absence of any news regarding her return is concerning. She was the grounding moral support for Murphy’s character, also providing the film with the personal and emotional stakes the characters are up against. There has been no official news regarding the film’s casting, and whether the makers announce Harris’ return in28 Years Laterremains to be seen.
Cillian Murphy Would Love to Return As The Lead in28 Years Later
28 Days Lateris one ofCillian Murphy’s most seminal works that led him to grab more roles in Hollywood, includingbeing cast by Christopher NolaninBatman Begins. It is considered one of the best films in the zombie apocalypse genre and director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland are reuniting for a third film in the series titled28 Years Later.
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When asked by Variety about whether he will reprise his role from28 Days Laterin the new film, he stated that he would love to do so. He further claimed the first film changed everything for him and gave credit to Boyle and Garland for giving him the chance to star in the film. He toldVariety,
“I can’t give much more at this point. But I’ve always said I would love to be involved because that movie changed everything for me – I have great affection for it and for those guys, [Alex and Danny]. I never watch my own films, except that one.”
Murphy will executive produce28 Years Laterbut it is not known yet whether he will star in the film. As of now, Murphy is coming out with his new filmSmall Things Like Theseafter his Oscar win forOppenheimer.The film had its world premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on 13 June 2025.
Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
