28 Years Later: Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reportedly reuniting for third zombie film

The new sequel 28 Years Later marks the third instalment to the franchise, which re-animated the zombie genre – and was a launchpad for actor Cillian Murphy. Photograph: Moviestore Collection/Rex Feat

After years of speculation, a new sequel for zombie horror hit 28 Days Later is reportedly in the works – two decades since the 2002 original.

Titled 28 Years Later, the film marks the third instalment in the franchise after 28 Days Later and the 2007 sequel 28 Weeks Later. The new film will mark the reunion of director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland, who directed and wrote the first film, then served as executive producers on the second.