The arrival of 28 Years Later, the long awaited sequel to Danny Boyle’s cult classic 28 Days Later, is finally announced. The reincarnated post-apocalyptic horror is expected to hit the cinemas on June 20, 2025, indicating the start of a new trilogy that continues the story of the rage virus outbreak.
A New Chapter in the Rage Virus Saga
The movie will be released almost thirty years after the first outbreak, and 28 Years Later will depict a society of survivors who have found a way to live with the disease infected. The plot centers on a group staying at a concealed island which is being connected to the mainland by a single, heavily guarded causeway. A father and his son happen to be the protagonists of the narrative when they decide to go into the mainland and discover secrets, wonders, and horrors that have evolved over time.
Star-Studded Cast and Creative Team
One of the most exciting facts about the movie is its stellar cast that includes many Hollywood A-listers:
- Jodie Comer as Isla, a pregnant woman living on the island.
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Jamie, Isla’s husband and a scavenger.
- Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Kelson, a survivor of the outbreak.
- Jack O’Connell as Sir Jimmy Crystal, a cult leader with a dark past.
- Alfie Williams as Spike, Jamie, and Isla’s 12-year-old son.
Written by Alex Garland and directed by Danny Boyle, the team who worked on the blockbuster 28 Days Later. The film’s photography is done by Anthony Dod Mantle, and the music is composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir.
Cillian Murphy’s Role in the Trilogy
Cillian Murphy, who was Jim in the original 28 Days Later, has not portrayed a role in this part of the series. However, he is the executive producer of the project alongside Danny Boyle. Murphy will also be part of the plan that is envisioned through all the movies. Furthermore, we might have to wait for a while to understand which part Cillian Murphy will turn into.
Production and Filming Details
28 Days Later was shot in London and concluded filming, employing new and innovative methods like using customized iPhone 15s for the shooting. The movie they did in such a manner that it was filmed right after “28 Years Later”: The Bone Temple, which was directed by Nia DaCosta. The third movie is scheduled to start its shoooting in March 2025
Anticipation Builds with Trailer Release
The official trailer for 28 Days Later was released on December 10, 2024, and was definitely a hit. It took less than two days for the video to become the most watched and talked-about subject on Youtube with more than 10 million views. The trailer was recorded with a chilling reading of the Rudyard Kipling poem “Boots” from actor Taylor Holmes which was actually quite a creepy start
The last phase of date of release was always the most waited for by the enthusiasts with not only a more fascinating story but also a cast of superb skills and the people who are behind the movie idea being the same as the ones on which the previous version was based. It is quite understandable that 28 Years Later has the potential to be a very exciting movie that will grab the audience’s attention.
