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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'28 Years Later': Danny Boyle reveals how the new film connects to the original — but keeps Jim and Selena's fate a mystery
Danny Boyle 's " 28 Years Later ," the legacy sequel to " 28 Days Later ," is set to release on June 20, 2025, and Boyle has shared insights into its connection to the original film, while clarifying Cillian Murphy 's role. Despite Murphy's continued involvement as a producer, he will not be reprising his role as Jim. The film features a new cast including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Ralph Fiennes, and Jodie Comer. Director Danny Boyle addressed the connection between "28 Years Later" and the original film during a Q&A at an early showing hosted by ScreenRant. He clarified the status of Jim and Selena. 'So, it's independent from the first film , but it's still the same apocalypse 28 years later as it was for Cillian Murphy in the first film and Naomie Harris. But this is 28 years later, and we don't know what's happened to them [Jim and Selena]. I'm not allowed to tell you , but these two are more than worthy stand-ins.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like पुरानी लक्जरी घड़ियों की ऑनलाइन कीमतें आपको आश्चर्यचकित कर सकती हैं। Luxury Watches For Sale | Search Ads अभी खरीदें Undo Boyle's statement suggests that while the new film exists within the same apocalyptic timeline , the fates of Jim and Selena remain unknown. It is possible that the film will reveal what happened to them, but Boyle is avoiding spoilers. The cast of "28 Years Later" includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, known for his role in "Kraven the Hunter." Jack O'Connell, Ralph Fiennes, and Jodie Comer also star in the film. Emma Laird, Erin Kellyman, Kim Allan, Edvin Ryding, Alfie Williams, Robert Rhodes, and Gordon Alexander are also part of the cast. Live Events "28 Years Later" is written by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. Alex Garland, Andrew Macdonald, and Bernard Bellew serve as producers. The film's runtime is 126 minutes. Alfie Williams plays the role of Spike. Isla Jamie and Jimmy Crystal are also characters in the film. "28 Days Later" and "28 Weeks Later" are prequels to "28 Years Later." The film is part of the "28 Days Later" franchise.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jodie Comer looks effortlessly chic in a stylish khaki dress as she arrives at ABC Studios in New York amid promotion for new film 28 Years Later
Jodie Comer cut an effortlessly chic figure in a stylish khaki dress as she arrived at ABC Studios in New York on Monday. The actress, 32, looked sensational in the form-fitting number as she waved to fans as she continued promotion for her latest film, 28 Years Later. Jodie's midaxi shift dress featured a cream panel, with the stunner accessorising with a pair of simple green heels and dark shades. The Liverpool native looked radiant as beamed in the sunshine before making her way inside. Jodie's appearance comes shortly after she joined co-star Aaron Taylor-Johnson and director Danny Boyle at an event for their new zombie movie 28 Years Later on Sunday. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. British actor Aaron, 34, who sported a bushy beard, smouldered as he flashed a glimpse of his hairy chest in an open shirt while taking to the red carpet. Aaron cut a stylish figure in beige ensemble and teamed the shirt with a matching sports jacket, trousers and suede shoes. Meanwhile Jodie was the epitome of chic in a flowing black blouse which was worn with bell bottoms and pointed heels. The much-anticipated release of 28 Years Later is just weeks away, with fans left waiting two decades to discover the next instalment in the film series. And with the nation devastated by the Rage virus nearly three decades ago, this new film - released June 19 - will show insight into the vastly different ways humanity has adapted to survive. For one such community, this means complete isolation from the outside world, and in a new clip ahead of the film's premiere, star Aaron shares insight into this new addition to the 28 Days Later universe for the first time. In this new land, known as The Holy Island, humans are entirely self-sufficient, and only leave the community to hunt on the mainland, when the tide is low. Aaron plays Jamie a scavenger who is tasked with training his Spike to survive in the wilderness, before they embark on a deadly mission to the mainland. Meanwhile Jodie was the epitome of chic in a flowing black blouse which was worn with bell bottoms and pointed heels Jodie stars in the film as Jamie's wife Isla, while Ralph Fiennes plays Dr. Kelson, a survivor of the outbreak. In an exclusive featurette, Aaron offers a glimpse at this new Holy Island, explaining: 'My character is part of this community that survived 20-odd years because they live on the Holy Island, disconnected from the mainland. 'They don't have doctors or medicine, can only eat what they can grow, they can go hunt, but they have to go hunt on the mainland.' 'And we have rules, if you leave the island and you don't return, there's no one going out to look for you, they're going to assume you've been infected and you're dead.' Aaron then explains that for his character's son, it's a 'rite of passage' to learn his father's hunting skills, in the hope that they can survive when they leave the island. The film is set on the real-life island of Lindisfarne, which is only accessible through a causeway during low tide. The original film 28 Days Later starred Cillian as a bicycle courier who wakes up from a coma to discover the accidental release of a highly contagious, aggression-inducing virus has caused the breakdown of society. But despite frenzied speculation that he would be reprising his role in this sequel, when the trailer came out in December, with one character appearing to resemble a zombified form of Cillian's character Jim from the first film. However, this theory was quickly shut down when a London art dealer and model revealed he was the one playing the zombie character.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer turn on the style at 28 Years Later event in New York City
Aaron Taylor-Johnson joined co-star Jodie Comer and director Danny Boyle at an event for their new zombie movie 28 Years Later in New York City on Sunday. The actor, 34, cut a stylish figure in a beige outfit, as he teamed an open shirt with a matching sports jacket, pants, and suede shoes. He completed the look with a gold necklace and a flashy Omega watch, after signing a deal with the brand which provides timepieces to the James Bond franchise - adding fuel to the fire that he could be the next 007. Meanwhile Jodie, 32, looked chic in a flowing black blouse which was worn with bell bottoms and pointed heels. The much-anticipated release of 28 Years Later is just weeks away, with fans left waiting two decades to discover the next instalment in the film series. And with the fictional universe devastated by the Rage virus nearly three decades ago, the new film will provide insight into how humanity has adapted to survive. For one such community, this means complete isolation from the outside world, and in a new clip ahead of the film's premiere, Aaron shared insight into the new universe. In the new land, known as The Holy Island, humans are entirely self-sufficient, and only leave the community to hunt on the mainland, when the tide is low. Aaron plays Jamie a scavenger who is tasked with training his son Spike to survive in the wilderness, before they embark on a deadly mission to the mainland. In an exclusive featurette, Aaron explained: 'My character is part of this community that survived 20-odd years because they live on the Holy Island, disconnected from the mainland. 'They don't have doctors or medicine, can only eat what they can grow, they can go hunt, but they have to go hunt on the mainland. 'And we have rules, if you leave the island and you don't return, there's no one going out to look for you, they're going to assume you've been infected and you're dead.' Aaron then explains that for his character's son, it's a 'rite of passage' to learn his father's hunting skills, in the hope that they can survive when they leave the island. The film is set on the real-life island of Lindisfarne, which is only accessible through a causeway during low tide. Jodie also stars in the film as Jamie's wife Isla, while Ralph Fiennes plays Dr Kelson, a survivor of the outbreak.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Danny Boyle straps 20 iPhones together to film zombie sequel '28 Years Later'
Image: Sony Movies are shot on these ultra-expensive cinema cameras, but lately makers have been using phones also, often an iPhone and people even call that ambitious. But, Danny Boyle built a custom rig to hold 20 of them. The unconventional setup for his $75 million zombie sequel 28 Years Later for action shots that the director describes as "basically a poor man's bullet time." The sequel to his 2002's 28 Days Later, employed three different iPhone rigs throughout production. One held eight phones, another ten, and the largest accommodated a full 20 iPhone 15 Pro Max(es). These multi-camera setups could be mounted on cranes or carried by crew members to capture sweeping 180-degree views of the action. "There is an incredible shot in the second half where we use the 20-rig camera, and you'll know it when you see it," Boyle revealed to IGN. "It's quite graphic but it's a wonderful shot that uses that technique in a startling way that kicks you into a new world." For Boyle, iPhones replaces the camcorders for a 'raw' feel by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Aix-en-provence: À 29€/mois, cette mutuelle senior assure une protection totale Prio Santé En savoir plus Undo The iPhone choice wasn't arbitrary, it's a deliberate callback to the original 28 Days Later, which made waves in 2002 by using consumer-grade Canon digital camcorders instead of traditional film cameras. Last year, Boyle said he wanted to capture the same raw, immediate feel that defined the franchise's aesthetic. Image: Sony "I suppose you could ignore it, but we decided to carry it as an influence," Boyle explained, noting that smartphones are today's equivalent of the camcorders that would have documented a real zombie apocalypse in 2002. Apple helped in the production of '28 Years Later' Boyle say that this multi-camera setup offered, what he calls 'unexpected' benefits beyond creating a visual spectacle."It gives you 180 degrees of vision of an action, and in the editing you can select any choice from it," he explained. "Either a conventional one-camera perspective or make your way instantly around reality, time-slicing the subject, jumping forward or backward for emphasis." The setup also kept his cast alert and unpredictable, preventing them from anticipating camera angles during intense scenes. Despite using smartphones as the primary filming device, 28 Years Later won't look like typical phone footage. Professional cinema lenses were mounted in front of the iPhone cameras, and the production received technical support from Apple during filming. The phones shot in Apple's ProRes codec with log color profiles, preserving maximum image data for post-production color grading and editing. 28 Years Later drops in theaters June 20, bringing back Boyle alongside original writer Alex Garland and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle. The cast includes Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes as survivors trying to make it in a world still reeling from the Rage Virus nearly three decades later. They're already deep into filming the follow-up, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, with The Marvels director Nia DaCosta taking the helm for a 2026 release, part of what's shaping up to be a whole new trilogy for the zombie franchise (those 28 weeks don't matter much, guess so). iPhone 16e: 5 Reasons to buy the most affordable iPhone 16 series model! AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Verge
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
28 Years Later honors digital heritage with a 20-camera iPhone rig
Upcoming horror threequel 28 Years Later is far from the first Hollywood movie to be shot with the help of an iPhone, but it might just be the first shot on 20 iPhones. That's how many phones director Danny Boyle had mounted on a special rig for select shots in the movie, which releases June 20th. For Boyle, shooting on iPhones is more than just a gimmick. He returns to the series after directing the 2002 original 28 Days Later, which was shot on a digital video camcorder, a meta nod to the fact that this was how home videos were shot at the time. He and returning cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle took that as an 'influence' in choosing to shoot partially on a phone, the camcorder's closest modern equivalent. It was first reported last year that Boyle had shot 28 Years Later on an iPhone 15 Pro Max, but according to IGN the movie actually uses a mix of regular cameras, drones, and iPhones, including three special rigs designed to hold eight, 10, or 20 iPhones at once. 'There is an incredible shot in the second half [of the film] where we use the 20-rig camera, and you'll know it when you see it,' Boyle told IGN. 'It's quite graphic but it's a wonderful shot that uses that technique, and in a startling way that kind of kicks you into a new world rather than thinking you've seen it before.' Boyle calls the 20-phone rig 'basically a poor man's bullet time,' explaining that it allowed the crew to shoot some of the film's more violent scenes in new ways. 'It gives you 180 degrees of vision of an action, and in the editing you can select any choice from it, either a conventional one-camera perspective or make your way instantly around reality, time-slicing the subject, jumping forward or backward for emphasis.' It's not the film's only unusual cinematographic choice. It was also shot in an especially wide 2.76:1 aspect ratio, the equivalent of 70mm film, to keep viewers guessing about where the film's infected could pop up: 'If you're on a widescreen format, they could be anywhere… you have to keep scanning, looking around for them.'
