During his appearance at the Zurich Film Festival, where he was presenting his latest film, 'Ink,' Danny Boyle offered updates on one of his most beloved projects. Boyle stated unequivocally that a third '28 Days Later' film, tentatively titled '28 Years Later Part 3,' is on its way. "‘28 Years 3,’ or whatever it ends up being called, will get made because people keep asking about it," Boyle revealed, adding that writer Alex Garland has penned a "very good script."

Even more thrilling for fans of the original, Boyle confirmed that Cillian Murphy, who starred in the 2002 zombie horror classic, will be a central figure in the sequel. "[It will have] a lot of Cillian Murphy in it," Boyle teased, playfully questioning whether Murphy, now an Academy Award winner, would still be as keen to shed his clothes on screen.

Shifting gears to another major franchise, Boyle didn't shy away from the ongoing speculation surrounding who will next portray James Bond. The director, who was previously attached to 'No Time to Die' before departing due to creative differences, voiced his strong preference for British actor Jack O’Connell. "They should cast Jack O’Connell as Bond," Boyle declared.

Boyle elaborated on his past Bond experience, noting that he and writer John Hodge had developed a compelling story for 'No Time to Die' before producers ultimately lost confidence in their vision. While Boyle expressed regret over how that situation unfolded, he spoke highly of Denis Villeneuve's directorial prowess, even jesting about the challenge of following the director's work, citing a powerful opening from 'Dune: Part Three' (likely referring to 'Dune: Part Two') as an example of Villeneuve's talent.

Boyle’s endorsement of O’Connell comes from a place of deep admiration for the actor's work. During a masterclass, Boyle lauded O'Connell's performance in his own film 'Ink,' where he plays Larry Lamb, the editor of The Sun newspaper under Rupert Murdoch. Boyle highlighted O'Connell's ability to make complex, morally ambiguous characters engaging. He also praised O'Connell's portrayal of the boyfriend in the recent Amy Winehouse biopic, 'Back to Black,' calling it "an impossible part" and an "incredible performance." Boyle sees in O'Connell a rare quality, similar to Al Pacino's iconic turn in 'The Godfather Part II,' where the audience remains fascinated by a character even as their moral compass dissolves.

As Boyle continues to promote 'Ink,' his comments have ignited fresh excitement for both the future of the '28 Days Later' saga and the ongoing Bond casting debate, offering a clear vision for two of cinema's most anticipated developments.