It’s been 28 years since the world was first introduced to the terrifying and post-apocalyptic world of “28 Days Later”. The film, directed by Danny Boyle, became an instant cult classic and spawned a sequel, “28 Weeks Later”, and a graphic novel, “28 Days Later: The Aftermath”. But what happened to one of the film’s most beloved characters, Jim, played by the talented Cillian Murphy? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the fate of Jim and his journey after the events of “28 Days Later”.
*Spoilers ahead!*
In “28 Days Later”, we were introduced to Jim, a bicycle courier who wakes up from a coma to find himself in a deserted London. He soon discovers that the city has been ravaged by a deadly virus that turns people into rage-filled zombies. Jim meets a group of survivors and together they try to find a safe haven while fighting off the infected.
The film ends with Jim and his companions being rescued by the military and taken to a fortified mansion. However, the sequel, “28 Weeks Later”, fast-forwards 28 weeks and shows that the virus has resurfaced and the mansion has been overrun by the infected. Jim is nowhere to be seen and it’s revealed that he died in the initial outbreak.
But is that really the end of Jim’s story? According to the graphic novel “28 Days Later: The Aftermath”, Jim’s fate is a bit more complicated. The graphic novel, which serves as a bridge between the two films, reveals that Jim didn’t actually die in the mansion. He was rescued by a group of soldiers and taken to a secret military base where he was experimented on.
The experiments were conducted by a group called The Blackwatch, who were trying to find a cure for the virus. Jim, along with other survivors, was injected with a serum that made him immune to the virus. However, the serum had side effects and Jim developed superhuman strength and agility.
Jim, along with the other survivors, was kept in a cage and treated like a lab rat. But he managed to escape and went on a mission to find his friends from the mansion. He also discovered that his love interest, Selena, had also survived and was being held captive by The Blackwatch.
In a thrilling and action-packed climax, Jim and Selena fight their way out of the military base and reunite with their friends. They also discover that The Blackwatch was planning to bomb London in order to contain the virus. Jim and his friends manage to stop the bombing and escape the city.
So, what happened to Jim after that? The graphic novel ends with Jim and Selena leaving London in search of a new home. It’s implied that they found a safe place to settle down and start a new life together. But the story doesn’t end there.
In an interview with NME, Cillian Murphy revealed that he had discussed the possibility of a third film with Danny Boyle. He said, “Danny and I have spoken about it a few times and I think it would be great to explore that world again. But it has to be the right story and the right time.”
Fans of the franchise have been eagerly waiting for a third installment and it seems like there’s still hope for Jim’s story to continue. In the meantime, Cillian Murphy has gone on to have a successful career with roles in films like “Inception” and “Dunkirk”. But he will always be remembered for his breakout role as Jim in “28 Days Later”.
In conclusion, while it was initially believed that Jim died in the first film, the graphic novel “28 Days Later: The Aftermath” reveals that his story continued in a much more complex and thrilling way. And with the possibility of a third film, we may get to see more of Jim’s journey in the post-apocalyptic world. Until then, we can only imagine what adventures he may have had after leaving London with Selena.
