Hotly anticipated zombie sequel secures James Bond favorite and 2 other mega stars

Hotly anticipated zombie sequel secures James Bond favorite and 2

In 2002, Trainspotting – New Heroes director Danny Boyle and Civil War maker Alex Garland joined in 28 Days Later one of the best zombie films of the last 20 years. Now the end-time hit is supposed to have a sequel in the form of a… complete film trilogy receive. In addition to Cillian Murphy, who starred as the lead at the time, the sequel will feature several other well-known stars – including the current biggest contender for the role of the new one James Bond.

28 Years Later features James Bond contender Aaron Taylor-Johnson

As Deadline exclusively reported Aaron Taylor Johnson signed for the lead role in the first film of the 28 Years Later trilogy. The actor is currently in talks to succeed Daniel Craig as 007. Bond veterans will be at his side Ralph Fiennes and Killing Eve star Jodie Comer be visible. Cillian Murphy is involved as a producer on the film and is said to have expressed interest in reprising the role of his character Jim from 28 Days Later.

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Aaron Taylor Johnson in Bullet Train

While Danny Boyle will once again take the director’s chair for the first part of the film trilogy, The Marvels director Nia DaCosta has been hired for the second part. It is still unclear who will direct the third part. Alex Garland is responsible for the scripts for all three parts. Parts 1 and 2 are to be released under Sony Pictures rotated directly one after the other and each have a budget of around 75 million US dollars.

When will 28 Years Later with Aaron Taylor-Johnson be released in cinemas?

28 Years Later is currently still in the pre-production phase. A theatrical release would be End of 2025 or 2026 conceivable if filming can begin this year.

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