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Business Insider
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- Business Insider
Danny Boyle confirms Cillian Murphy will appear in the '28 Years Later' sequel
The upcoming sequel to the zombie horror franchise "28 Days Later" won't feature Cillian Murphy, but director Danny Boyle has promised there's more Cillian to come. After " 28 Years Later" opens in theaters on June 20, Boyle will step aside for the next installment, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," which will be directed by Nia DaCosta (2021's "Candyman") and premiere on January 16, 2026. The film will mark the first appearance of Murphy's character Jim since the original 2002 movie, which is set in a dystopian United Kingdom in amid zombie apocalypse caused by a virus. "She gets a bit of Cillian at the end," Boyle told BI of DaCosta while speaking about her helming "The Bone Temple." "All I can say is you have to wait for Cillian, but hopefully he will help us get the third film financed." That's right, Boyle has plans for another "28" movie after "The Bone Temple," and he's on board to direct it — though Sony, which is releasing "28 Years" and "The Bone Temple," hasn't committed yet. Sony did not respond to comment for this story. "28 Days Later" was a sensation upon its release in 2002, earning over $85 million worldwide on a budget of roughly $10 million. The film was credited as groundbreaking, both as one of the first mainstream movies to be shot with digital cameras, and for how it redefined the zombie genre with fast-moving undead characters (as opposed to the quiet creep of zombies in "Night of the Living Dead"). But the journey to continue the franchise has been an arduous one for Boyle. When the "28 Days Later" sequel "28 Weeks Later" was released five years after, Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland were not involved. Boyle and Garland (who, since writing "28 Days Later," has gone on to direct "Ex Machina," "Civil War," and "Warfare") spent years working on a third movie. At the same time, producers of the original were fighting over the franchise rights. By 2022, around the time of the original movie's 20th anniversary, the rights reverted back to the producers, and after a bidding war, Sony came out on top, agreeing to release "28 Years Later," a sequel, and, possibly, a third movie, making a new trilogy. "28 Years Later" focuses on an island community in the UK that has survived the virus for decades. It stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes. Speaking with BI, Boyle was transparent that he's using Oscar-winner Murphy's celebrity as a bargaining chip to get the third movie made. But Murphy has already helped Boyle get "28 Years Later" without even showing up on screen. The Oscar-winning director said that when he had to sell Sony on his idea of shooting some of the movie's footage with iPhones, it was a promise that Murphy would be involved that got his idea to use camera phones approved. "You promise them Cillian Murphy, that's quite a deflection of any technical concerns, they soon forget," Boyle said with a laugh. "Yeah, we nakedly used that to get our own way. What better promise could you make?"
Metro
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Horror legend Tony Todd demanded Final Destination return before his death
Tony Todd asked to return for horror sequel Final Destination: Bloodlines, which served as his final film role. The actor commanded a 40-year career on our screens with unforgettable roles in Candyman, Night of the Living Dead, Colors and more before his death in November 2024, at the age of 69. He had previously been diagnosed with stomach cancer but vowed to return as funeral home owner William Bludworth in the most recent Final Destination sequel – having appeared in four of the previous instalments. Speaking to Metro ahead of the release, directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky revealed that Todd was 'very clear' that they shouldn't 'write him out over his health battles. Unpacking those poignant scenes, Stein explained that they wanted to 'give him a proper goodbye', so asked him to forget the script for his last moments in front of the camera. 'When he came to set, there was a hush that fell over everyone,' the filmmaker told us. 'It was such an honor to be able to work with him. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'He was sick, even at the time that we were writing and starting to shoot this movie, and we didn't know if he would be able to participate. But Tony was very clear that he needed to be in this movie, and we better not write him out. 'He was so excited when he got there. He was just so full of joy, he loved working with the rest of the cast, he loved bringing Bludworth back after so many years. But at the same time, his mortality, his situation, was hanging over everything. 'It was very important to us to give him a proper goodbye in this film, because we didn't know it would be his last film, but we were pretty sure it would be his last Final Destination film, because these movies take years to make. 'In that moment where he's saying goodbye to the characters in the scene, we asked him to put away the script and to just speak from the heart about what all this has meant. What is life all about? What does death mean? '[We said] 'Talk from your heart, Tony, to the audience. What do you want to what do you want to leave your fans with?' 'The take that's in the movie is him speaking impromptu and really sharing his thoughts on life. I think that's why it's so emotionally impactful.' Todd had become a staple of the franchise following his appearance in the first Final Destination movie, in 2000, and would regularly explain the mystery behind Death's design– as well as offer advice on how to survive. Without giving too much away about Bloodlines, those trying to outwit Death flocked to Bludworth's workplace where he revealed that he was sick, and was retiring to enjoy his final days. 'I intend to enjoy the time I have left. And I suggest you do the same,' he said. 'Life is precious. Enjoy every single second. You never know when…Good luck.' Unsurprisingly, Todd's castmates only had beautiful memories of sharing the set with the horror legend for the brief scenes. Kaitlyn Santa Juana, who led the cast as Stefani Reyes, recalled: 'I was so nervous to meet him that day, because you know him as Candyman, as this horror icon. So you're like, 'How is this person going to act in real life? Who is this person? He's so scary.' 'He was huge in real life, he really is that tall. But he's the loveliest. My interactions with him, I'll take those with me through the rest of my career. He is so kind, so lovely and so genuine, so thoughtful and caring. More Trending 'He felt like a big, warm hug around everybody all at the same time. I think that's the best I could describe it.' Richard Harmon, who played Erik Campbell, added: 'Goosebumps literally from the second he walked in. I think we all knew it was probably a hard time for Tony, but he came in with a smile on his face every day, and he just kept reminding us to have fun. 'He was such a legend.' Final Destination: Bloodlines is in cinemas now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Heartwarming' new comedy storms up Netflix chart with staggering 20,000,000 views MORE: The Phoenician Scheme review – My sky-high hopes for Wes Anderson's latest were dashed MORE: This 90s children's film still traumatises me as an adult
Metro
19-05-2025
- Health
- Metro
‘Millions of bees have swarmed our street – it's like a scene from a horror film'
People living in a Worcester suburb are fearful of leaving their homes in the summer due to a swarm of more than a million bees. Homeowners along Corfe Avenue, in Warndon, Worcester, say they are attacked and stung by the 'aggressive' for up to six months per year. Some refuse to leave their homes, and others have experienced monsoons of bees flooding their living rooms through their chimneys. The cause? A landlord on the street who allegedly keeps 21 hives in a garden of his rented property. Neighbours claim the issue has been going on for more than a decade and has got progressively worse. One resident, who did not wish to be named, said the swarms of what is believed to be over a million bees were like 'living in a horror film'. 'You're literally stuck in your homes on some days when they swarm in big numbers – it's just not worth the risk going out. 'Our doors and windows are shut tight, but they can still get down chimneys.. It's like something from a horror film. Like the Candyman or something,' she said. Another resident, who wished not to be named out of fear of repercussions, said: 'I am on the alert all the time and I haven't sat in my garden since Covid. He probably first got the hives around 15 years ago, but he was living there then. 'Since then, he moved out and they have just been left completely unmanaged, and the problem has got progressively worse. We're not bee haters, but we can't live a normal life. I have been stung multiple times.' The resident also said workmen have refused to come to the street after learning about the bees. 'They are aggressive bees. Some drop dead on our patios, so I don't know if they are diseased or what, but they certainly aren't looked after,' she added. Another resident said: 'When it happened to me, in two weeks a colony grew to a meter long and there were around 40,000 to 60,000 bees in my chimney. 'It was like torrential rain – a monsoon – entering my living room. It was horrible. We do not want to harm the bees, but this is excessive and it is getting worse.' There is currently no law that regulates the number of hives a person can keep in a garden, even if it is in a heavily residential area. It has led local councillor Sarah Murray and John Rudge, from Worcester City Council, to call for an urgent reassessment of the laws. Cllr Murray said: 'This has gone well beyond a private matter. We have families, pets, and workers being stung, residents unable to open their windows, and basic home maintenance being disrupted. 'One resident was quoted £8,000 to have a swarm removed and contacted me asking for help. The problem has continued, and I have had multiple complaints from multiple people about residents being stung in their gardens. 'The person responsible for those bees is not managing them, so we are getting these swarms and angry bees who are stinging people. We need to do something about it.' Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) is reportedly reviewing its laws and regulations, and Cllr Murray is calling for a formal site inspection, a review under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and the possible use of a Community Protection Notice. Worcestershire Regulatory Services said it is a private matter and the household's responsibility, but the council could use an abatement notice legal instruction issued by a local authority, to address a statutory nuisance and address the issue. A Worcester City Council spokesperson said: 'Worcestershire Regulatory Services is investigating the complaint on behalf of the city council. It is not appropriate to comment further at this time.' Martyn Cracknell, president of the Worcestershire Beekeepers Association, said bees swarm naturally as part of colony reproduction. When a colony reaches its population limit, the old queen bee leaves with a portion of her workers to establish a new hive in a different location. However, this tends to be a stone's throw away from the former hive. But Mr Cracknell said it is the beekeeper's responsibility to recognise this process and prevent a swarm by moving the Queen and her workers to a new hive.
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Suburb terrorised by 'monsoon of bees' as one million swarm homes for six months
Residents of a quiet suburb say they have been left trapped inside their homes after a swarm of one million "aggressive" bees descended on their neighbourhood. Homeowners on the street in Warndon, Worcester, say they are attacked and stung by the huge population of bees each summer, making their lives a misery for up to six months a year. Some locals are too scared to even leave their properties, while others have found even inside is not safe, reporting "a monsoon" of bees flooding their living rooms down their chimneys. Many avoid their gardens altogether out of fear of being stung by the angry swarm, which is said to come from a set of "completely unmanaged" bee hives. The owner of one house on the road reportedly keeps as many as 21 hives in his garden, but is thought to have stopped managing them when he moved out several years ago and began letting the property. Locals claim the issue has been going on for more than a decade, but has got progressively worse in the last couple of years, to the point they now keep their doors and windows closed. One resident - who did not wish to be named - said the swarms of what is believed to be over a million bees was like "living in a horror film." She added: "You're literally stuck in your homes on some days when they swarm in big numbers - it's just not worth the risk going out. "Our doors and windows are shut tight, but they can still get down chimneys. It's like something from a horror film. Like the Candyman or something." Another resident, who wished not to be named out of fear of repercussions, said: "I am on the alert all the time and I haven't sat in my garden since Covid. "He probably first got the hives around 15 years ago but he was living there then. "Since then he moved out and they have just been left completely unmanaged and the problem has got progressively worse. "We're not bee haters but we can't live a normal life. I have been stung multiple times. They added that the swarms "go on all summer, from May up until around October", and went on to describe one recent incident where they suddenly heard a swarm of bees gather above them. The neighbour said: "I had to take the decision to stay in. Workmen have refused to come back here once they learn of the bees. "A couple of weeks back I was stung on the leg particularly badly and had to go straight to the pharmacy, I've been told I might still need antibiotics. "So they are aggressive bees. Some drop dead on our patios, so I don't know if they are diseased or what, but they certainly aren't looked after. Another resident added: "When it happened to me, in two weeks a colony grew to a meter long and there were around 40,000 to 60,000 bees in my chimney. "It was like torrential rain - a monsoon - entering my living room. It was horrible. We do not want to harm the bees but this is excessive and it is getting worse." There is currently no law that regulates the number of hives a person can keep in a garden, even if it is in a heavily residential area. It has led local councillor Sarah Murray and John Rudge, from Worcester City Council, to call for an urgent reassessment of the laws. Cllr Murray said: "This has gone well beyond a private matter. We have families, pets, and workers being stung, residents unable to open their windows, and basic home maintenance being disrupted. "One resident was quoted £8,000 to have a swarm removed and contacted me asking for help. The problem has continued and I have had multiple complaints from multiple people about residents being stung in their gardens "We're having this beautiful weather and they are having to keep their windows closed so the bees aren't coming into their houses. Workmen have been stung and when they have found out about unmanaged hives they have not returned to complete the work they have been hired to do. "The person responsible for those bees is not managing them so we are getting these swarms and angry bees who are stinging people. We need to do something about it." She claims Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) is now relooking at its laws and regulations, and is calling for a formal site inspection, a review under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and the possible use of a Community Protection Notice. A Worcester City Council spokesperson said: 'Worcestershire Regulatory Services is investigating the complaint on behalf of the city council. It is not appropriate to comment further at this time.' Martyn Cracknell, president of the Worcestershire Beekeepers Association, said bees swarm naturally as part of colony reproduction. When a colony reaches its population limit, the old queen bee leaves with a portion of her workers to establish a new hive in a different location. However, this tends to be a stone's throw away from the former hive. Mr Cracknell said it is the beekeeper's responsibility to recognise this process and prevent a swarm by moving the Queen and her workers to a new hive. The landlord of the property has been for contacted for comment.
Metro
19-05-2025
- Health
- Metro
Street trapped in their homes by 1,000,000 bees 'kept in neighbour's 21 hives'
Residents in a Worcester suburb are fearful of leaving their homes in the summer due to a swarm of more than a million bees which invade their street. Homeowners along Corfe Avenue, in Warndon, Worcester, say they are attacked and stung by the 'aggressive' for up to six months per year. Some refuse to leave their homes, and others have experienced monsoons of bees flooding their living rooms through their chimneys. The cause? A landlord on the street who allegedly keeps 21 hives in a garden of his rented property. Residents are fed up – they claim the issue has been going on for more than a decade, but has got progressively worse. One resident, who did not wish to be named, said the swarms of what is believed to be over a million bees were like 'living in a horror film'. 'You're literally stuck in your homes on some days when they swarm in big numbers – it's just not worth the risk going out. 'Our doors and windows are shut tight, but they can still get down chimneys.. It's like something from a horror film. Like the Candyman or something,' she said. Another resident, who wished not to be named out of fear of repercussions, said: 'I am on the alert all the time and I haven't sat in my garden since Covid. He probably first got the hives around 15 years ago, but he was living there then. 'Since then, he moved out and they have just been left completely unmanaged, and the problem has got progressively worse. We're not bee haters, but we can't live a normal life. I have been stung multiple times.' The resident also said workmen have refused to come to the street after learning about the bees. 'They are aggressive bees. Some drop dead on our patios, so I don't know if they are diseased or what, but they certainly aren't looked after,' she added. Another resident said: 'When it happened to me, in two weeks a colony grew to a meter long and there were around 40,000 to 60,000 bees in my chimney. 'It was like torrential rain – a monsoon – entering my living room. It was horrible. We do not want to harm the bees, but this is excessive and it is getting worse.' There is currently no law that regulates the number of hives a person can keep in a garden, even if it is in a heavily residential area. It has led local councillor Sarah Murray and John Rudge, from Worcester City Council, to call for an urgent reassessment of the laws. Cllr Murray said: 'This has gone well beyond a private matter. We have families, pets, and workers being stung, residents unable to open their windows, and basic home maintenance being disrupted. 'One resident was quoted £8,000 to have a swarm removed and contacted me asking for help. The problem has continued, and I have had multiple complaints from multiple people about residents being stung in their gardens. 'The person responsible for those bees is not managing them, so we are getting these swarms and angry bees who are stinging people. We need to do something about it.' Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) is reportedly reviewing its laws and regulations, and Cllr Murray is calling for a formal site inspection, a review under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and the possible use of a Community Protection Notice. Worcestershire Regulatory Services said it is a private matter and the household's responsibility, but the council could use an abatement notice legal instruction issued by a local authority, to address a statutory nuisance and address the issue. A Worcester City Council spokesperson said: 'Worcestershire Regulatory Services is investigating the complaint on behalf of the city council. It is not appropriate to comment further at this time.' More Trending Martyn Cracknell, president of the Worcestershire Beekeepers Association, said bees swarm naturally as part of colony reproduction. When a colony reaches its population limit, the old queen bee leaves with a portion of her workers to establish a new hive in a different location. However, this tends to be a stone's throw away from the former hive. But Mr Cracknell said it is the beekeeper's responsibility to recognise this process and prevent a swarm by moving the Queen and her workers to a new hive. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Heineken to invest £40,000,000 to reopen dozens of pubs and create 1,000 jobs
