In 2002 it was released ’28 days later’, one of the most important zombie films in the history of cinema – although here we would technically have to refer to these creatures as infected. Barely five years passed until the premiere of its sequel ’28 Weeks Later’, and since then there has been talk of a third installment that has not definitively gained momentum until now.
Next we will review everything we know so far about ’28 years later’, from the news of the cast, who is returning and who is not from the first installment, its possible release date, its ambitious budget and any details that become known about its cast. Obviously, this article was created with the aim of compiling everything that is announced, so it will be constantly updated.
When is ’28 Years Later’ released in theaters?
Sony, the film’s distributor, has not yet set a release date for ’28 Years Later’, but taking into account the current status of the project, Everything indicates that we will not see it until the end of 2025 at the earliest, and it would not be a surprise if it ends up being delayed until 2026.
’28 years later’ – story and synopsis
A mystery, since Alex Garland and Danny Boyle They wanted to keep secret all the details surrounding the story of ’28 years later’. Of course, everything indicates that it will be much more ambitious than its predecessors, since it has been said that It will have a budget of 75 million dollars when ’28 days later’ cost 8 million and ’28 weeks later’ went up to 15 million. A very important change that we will see how it translates on screen.
’28 years later’, cast and protagonists
The first three confirmed for the cast of the film made it clear that it is going to be a quite ambitious film, since Jodie Comer (‘The last duel’), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (‘Bullet Train’) and Ralph Fiennes (‘Schindler’s List’) will headline at least the first installment of what is being developed as a trilogy.
Doubt remains about whether Cillian Murphy Whether or not he will resume the character he played in ’28 Days Later’. It is known that he is involved as an executive producer and rumors point to a possible return in the second installment of the trilogy and then have a prominent role in the third, but nothing is confirmed about that. Of course, in February 2024 he commented the following to Variety:
I can’t comment much more at this point, but I’ve always said that I would love to be involved, because that movie changed everything for me and I have a great affection for it and for those guys Alex Garland and Danny Boyle. I never watch my own movies except that one. They always play it on Halloween and during the pandemic people kept sending me clips. And I have taught it to my children. And he has remained standing, even though he is already 23 years old. So I’m delighted to get the band back together to do this one.
Those who do return are Danny Boyle to take care of the staging and Alex Garland to write the script again. Both performed these tasks in ’28 Days Later’ and then served only as executive producers in ’28 Weeks Later’, so there is a lot of curiosity about what their plans are for this new trilogy.
For example, nothing is known about the possible returns of Naomie Harris and Megan Burns like Selena and Hannah, the other two survivors of the first installment. In the case of Burns it is extremely unlikely, since she has not participated in any feature film since ’28 Days Later’, but they could always hire another actress to maintain her character.
’28 Days Later’, trailers, images and poster
I am very afraid that filming has not yet started, so it is impossible for us to have any type of promotional image. As soon as something appears online, we will include it here.
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