Following the release of 28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, there has been widespread speculation about whether 28 Years Later 3 will happen. Now, a new update from one of the film’s actors suggests a third film is on the horizon.

The Bone Temple ends with a cliffhanger, teasing that a third movie will bring back Cillian Murphy’s character from 28 Days Later. Director Danny Boyle has been open about how he envisioned these new movies to be a trilogy, and the latest update suggests the planned trilogy could move forward.

What did Alfie Williams say about 28 Years Later 3?

In a new Instagram post, Alfie Williams, who plays Spike in 28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, posted a photo of himself with a crossbow and the caption, “It’s great to be back.” This teases that 28 Years Later 3 may be happening yet, though Sony has not commented on the matter at this time.

While the franchise has received strong critical acclaim, it should be noted that The Bone Temple underperformed at the box office, and nobody has been really sure as to whether or not 28 Years Later 3 is going to happen. The film grossed just over $58 million worldwide, a sharp decline from the $151 million its predecessor grossed.

“It’s so funny, because literally every barometer we use in the industry to determine whether or not a movie is good, and people like it and want to see it, was through the roof, and yet our box office wasn’t there,” said Nia DaCosta, director of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

As for whether Murphy will return in a third film, the actor recently offered a positive update. While The Bone Temple was not a box office juggernaut, the 28 Day Later trilogy has been dominating the streaming charts. Murphy’s limited role in The Bone Temple sets up a much bigger role in a proposed third film, which remains in the planning stages.

28 Days Later and The Bone Temple are streaming on HBO Max.