“28 Years Later” Zombie Sequel: A Terrifying New Trilogy Emerges
The bloodthirsty, rapidly-spreading zombies of the “28 Days Later” universe are returning to terrify audiences. The original film’s director, Danny Boyle, is teaming up again with Alex Garland to bring a new trilogy that builds upon the earlier installments.
New Trilogy Details Emerge
The forthcoming trilogy picks up where its predecessors left off. Danny Boyle visited Madrid recently with Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Eat to discuss the upcoming films and unveil some exciting details. It is set to be a trio of independent films, with characters intersecting to create a cohesive narrative.
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“Cillian Murphy has been the executive producer and is part of the architecture of 28 years later. Let’s do three films In total, they are independent. You can see them separately without reference to the others, but if you see them together, you will find characters that connect them,”
—Danny Boyle, Director
The original “28 Days Later” film, released in 2002, earned $82.7 million against a $8 million budget, proving zombie movies are still popular (Box Office Mojo, 2024).
Jim’s Role in the New Films
The storyline will explore what happened to Cillian Murphy’s character, Jim, from the initial film. Boyle confirms that the first film’s conclusion ties directly into the character of Jack O’Connell, who is called Jimmy. He clarified that Cillian Murphy will portray the original Jim in the third film. Ralph Fiennes will also return in the second film.
New Director and Film Details
Nia Dacosta, the director of “Candyman” and “Little Woods,” will direct “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” the second film in the trilogy. Boyle has already viewed early footage and expressed great satisfaction with the direction. The initial film focuses on family, while the second will address the nature of evil.
The release date of the second film has not been confirmed. However, the first film is expected to reach theaters soon. The franchise is keeping the horror genre alive for the next generation.
