The Bone Temple Return
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Cillian Murphy returns as Jim in "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," reprising his role from the original "28 Days Later," appearing in a quiet, grounded scene near the film's end rather than a dramatic comeback.
- Director Nia DaCosta and writer Alex Garland crafted Murphy's return to focus on a more subdued, personal moment, showing Jim living in isolation with his daughter, which contrasts with the film's preceding intense action.
- Murphy's voice is featured early in the film during the title sequence, using a sound clip from the first movie, and the film includes the original score "In a Heartbeat" by John Murphy as a nod to the franchise's origins.
- The film's conclusion hints at future installments, with
