After28 Weeks Later’s underwhelming critical performance, it seemed like the apocalyptic movie franchise had ended.

Many rumors surrounding its return kept floating around for several decades.

However, the flywheels of a new installment’s production did not start moving until recently.

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Soon, it was also confirmed thatCillian Murphy would return as Jimin the franchise’s third installment.

Actors like Jack O’Connell, Erin Kellyman, and Edvin Ryding also joined the roster.

However, as a recent report suggests, none of them play the main character.

Mackintosh Muggleton as Andy and Imogen Poots as Tammy in 28 Weeks Later; Cillian Murphy as Jim in 28 Days Later

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When it comes to individual character beats in the film, nothing much has been revealed so far.

The movie already has a successful standalone sequel, 28 Weeks Later, so is 28 Years Later necessary?

Tammy (Imogen Poots) and Andy (Mackintosh Muggleton) scream in 28 Weeks Later

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