Like an undead itself, the 28 Days Later franchise was suddenly revived. After the first part and the sequel 28 Weeks Later, a new sequel called 28 Years Later was announced in early 2024. This again comes from the original director Danny Boyle and was probably filmed entirely with an iPhone – and you get one straight away another firmly announced sequel.
The cast of 28 Years Later also includes Killing Eve star Jodie Comer, who recently spoke about the grueling production of the horror thriller. There is also a new picture of her character from the film.
28 Years Later star describes grueling filming of zombie sequel
In the upcoming sequel, the actress plays a character named Isla, who is raising a son with Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s character Jamie.
Check out the great trailer for 28 Years Later here:
28 Years Later – Trailer (German) HD
There are apparently several scenes in which Comer’s character escape from the rapidly moving infected people and fight for survival must. In an interview with Empire, the actress describes filming 28 Years Later as quite strenuous:
The special thing about our stunt performers playing the infected is that they really don’t slow you down. They’re chasing you. There were so many moments where I felt like I was actually running for my life!
In addition to the interview there is also a new picture of Comers Isla appeared, which you can see here:
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Ralph Fiennes’ Dr. is still lurking in the background. Kelson, who seems anything but friendly.
When does 28 Years Later start in cinemas?
The zombie sequel runs from June 19, 2025 on the big screen. The next sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, is scheduled to hit theaters on January 15, 2026. If this part is also successful, we should even get a third new sequel from the zombie universe.
This is the official plot description for 28 Years Later:
It’s been nearly three decades since the Rage virus escaped from a biological weapons lab, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to survive among the infected. One of these survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders and horrors that have mutated not only the infected, but other survivors as well.