Cillian Murphywill always be known for his role as Jim in28 Days Later, the iconic zombie horror thriller that is soon to receive a legacy sequel dubbed28 Years Later, which he will also star in. However, he starred in another film alongside twoMarvelveterans that will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, and it’s celebrating by making a return to streaming charts. Murphy features oppositeChris HemsworthandTom HollandinIn the Heart of the Sea, the tragic sailing adventure that is currently charting on Netflix, sitting at #7 at the time of writing.In the Heart of the Seaearned scores of 42% from critics and 54% from audiences onRotten Tomatoes, and it grossed only $94 million at the box office against a $100 million budget, making it a major flop.
Charles Leavitt,Rick Jaffa, andAmanda Silverpenned the screenplay forIn the Heart of the Sea, which is based on the novel byNathaniel Philbrick.Ron Howardalso directed the film, which came three years before he ventured to A Galaxy Far, Far Away to helmSolo: A Star Wars Story, theStar Warsflick starringAlden Ehrenreichas a young Han Solo. Howard is also known for his work onInferno, the 2016 action thriller starringTom HanksandFelicity Jones, and he more recently worked withColin FarrellandPaul GleesoninThirteen Lives. Howard has also been tapped to directEden, the upcoming thriller with a star-studded cast includingJude Law,Ana de Armas,Vanessa Kirby,Daniel Brühl, andSydney Sweeney.Edenis expected to be released later this year.
What’s Next for the Stars of ‘In the Heart of the Sea’?
In addition to reprising his role as Jim in28 Years Later, Cillian Murphy will also star inThe Immortal Man, an upcomingPeaky Blindersmovie that also featuresRebecca FergusonandBarry Keoghan. As for Tom Holland, he’s been set to star inChristopher Nolan’s next movie at Universal, which will be a retelling ofThe Odyssey, and he will also return to Marvel withSpider-Man 4fromDestin Daniel Cretton, director ofShang-Chi. Chris Hemsworth will star alongsideMark RuffaloinCrime 101, andhe’ll also feature inExtraction 3and an upcomingTransformers/G.I. Joecrossover movie.
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