The return of a legend
Real talk: the hype for 28 Years Later is officially real. Director Danny Boyle confirmed that the third installment of the iconic horror franchise is definitely happening. While he kept the timeline lowkey, he confirmed that a "very good script" from Alex Garland is ready to go. Even better? Cillian Murphy is set to return. Boyle teased that there will be "a lot of Cillian Murphy in it," though he joked that he isn't sure if the Oscar winner will be taking his kit off for the role this time around.
The next James Bond?
While hanging out at the Zurich Film Festival, Boyle also weighed in on the eternal question of who should take up the mantle of James Bond. His pick? Jack O'Connell. Boyle has been working with O'Connell on his latest project, Ink, and he's clearly a fan. Calling O'Connell’s performance in Back to Black "wonderful," Boyle praised his ability to play complex, even villainous characters that audiences still can't help but root for.
Why it matters
Boyle’s comments on his film Ink—which tracks the rise of the tabloid era and its impact on today’s "fake news" landscape—highlight how entertainment often holds a mirror to our current, messy reality. Whether it’s horror sequels or political dramas, Boyle is focused on how we got to this point and what we’re going to do about it. Plus, seeing Cillian Murphy back in the zombie apocalypse? That’s a massive W for fans of the OG films.
