Production[]
Development[]
In June 2007, Fox Atomic confirmed development on a third 28 Days Later film, dependent upon the financial performance of 28 Weeks Later following its home video release.[1] In July of the same year, Danny Boyle said that the story for a third installment had been mapped out.[2] By October 2010, Alex Garland stated that due to differences involving the film rights, the project had been delayed.[3] In January 2011, Boyle stated that he believed the project would be realised, stating confirming further developments for the story.[4] By April 2013, however, the filmmaker expressed uncertainty as to whether the movie would be made.[5] In January 2015, Garland addressed the project's status, confirming that while it had fallen into development hell there were serious discussions going on behind the scenes to produce the project. Reiterating that development was progressing, stating that the script he was working on would tentatively be titled 28 Months Later.[6] In June 2019, Boyle confirmed that he and Garland had been working on the third installment.[7] In March 2020, Imogen Poots expressed interest in reprising her role from the second film,[8] followed by Cillian Murphy in May 2021.[9]
In November 2022, Boyle, Garland and actor Murphy all indicated their interest in making a sequel to 28 Days Later.[10] In June 2023, Boyle and Garland expressed in collaboration their intentions to "seriously" and "diligently" see the project enter production; while announcing that the script was now titled 28 Years Later, acknowledging the years it had taken to be developed. Boyle stated that he would like to serve as director, unless Garland chooses to.[11] By July of the same year, Murphy stated that he had recently discussed the possibility of a third film with Boyle; once again expressing interest in reprising his role if Boyle and Garland return to the franchise in their creative roles.[12]
In January 2024, it was announced that a third film titled 28 Years Later was officially in development; with plans for the project to be the first of a new trilogy of sequels. Danny Boyle will direct the first installment, with a script written by Alex Garland; while the latter will also write the scripts for each of planned sequels. Boyle, Garland, Andrew Macdonald, and Peter Rice will serve as producers.[13][14] In February of the same year, Murphy discussed his potential involvement with the project; that same month, MacDonald had bought back the rights to the first film from Searchlight Pictures, promptly selling it to Sony Pictures for future distribution, as well as rights to future sequels.[lower-alpha 1][15][16][17] In March 2024, Garland confirmed that he is writing a trilogy of sequel films.[18] The following month, the writer stated that the film Kes was a major influence on his work for 28 Years Later.[19] Murphy was revealed as an executive producer later that month.[20]
The film was produced by Columbia Pictures[21] in association with the British Film Institute, Decibel Films, and DNA Films.
Casting[]
In April, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes were cast to star,[22] with Jack O'Connell joining the cast,[23] and Murphy being confirmed to reprise his role as Jim.[24] Erin Kellyman was added to the cast in June.[25]
Filming[]
Principal photography began on 7 May 2024, in Northumberland,[26][27] with Anthony Dod Mantle serving as the cinematographer.[28] Filming wrapped on 29 July.[29] The film was notably shot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max with the aid of numerous specialised attachments.[30]
Filming mainly took place in the north of England, in the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber regions. Locations include Holy Island (Lindisfarne) off the Northumberland Coast, Hexham, Bellingham, Kielder Forest, Rothbury (Northumberland), Newcastle upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear), Waskerley (County Durham), Melsonby, Ripon, Fountains Abbey, Aysgarth Falls, Redmire (North Yorkshire) and Bradford (West Yorkshire).[31][32][33][34][35] Some scenes were filmed at Plankey Mill Farm, near Langley and Bardon Mill (Northumberland).[32] In addition, some filming took place in Cheddar Gorge in Somerset in South West England.[36]
References[]
- ↑ Fox Atomic Gives Horror the Boot? Forget '28 Years Later'.... Bloody Disgusting (27 June 2007).
- ↑ Danny Boyle's Space Odyssey, By Kurt Loder. MTV (16 July 2007).
- ↑ Alex Garland on 28 Months Later, Logan's Run and Halo. Worst Previews (3 October 2010).
- ↑ Danny Boyle Webchat. Empire (April 19, 2007).
- ↑ Franklin, Garth (13 April 2013). Boyle Not Keen On 28 Months Later. Dark Horizons.
- ↑ Alex Garland Says 28 Months Later is Being Discussed. IGN (14 January 2015).
- ↑ Danny Boyle confirms third 28 Days Later movie is in the works. NME (24 June 2019).
- ↑ Imogen Poots Wants to Return for 28 Months Later. JoBlo (27 March 2020).
- ↑ Cillian Murphy Would Be Up to Return for 28 Months Later. ComicBook.com (24 May 2021).
- ↑ Third 28 Days Later Film Creeps Closer as Danny Boyle, Cillian Murphy Praise Script Idea: 'It's Very Appealing' (November 3, 2022).
- ↑ The Oral History of 28 Days Later, Danny Boyle's Genre-Redefining Masterpiece (in en). Inverse (2023-06-27).
- ↑ McPherson, Chris (July 10, 2023). Cillian Murphy Is Down for a 28 Days Later Sequel With One Condition. Collider. Retrieved on April 6, 2024.
- ↑ Kit, Borys & Mia Galuppo (January 10, 2024). Danny Boyle, Alex Garland Teaming for Sequel to Their Zombie Hit '28 Days Later' (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on April 6, 2024.
- ↑ Murphy, J. Kim (January 10, 2024). '28 Days Later' Sequel in the Works: Danny Boyle, Alex Garland Reteam to Launch New Trilogy With '28 Years Later'. Variety. Retrieved on April 6, 2024.
- ↑ Ryan Coogler's 25-Year Plan (9 February 2024).
- ↑ T, Amber (2024-12-10). Looks Like 28 DAYS LATER Is Finally Coming To Digital (in en-US).
- ↑ Horowitz, Josh (February 22, 2024). Cillian Murphy talks Oppenheimer, Peaky Blinders, Batman, 28 Days Later - Happy Sad Confused. Happy Sad Confused. Retrieved on April 6, 2024.
- ↑ Jones, Ellan E. (March 30, 2024). Civil War film-maker Alex Garland: 'In the US and UK there's a lot to be very concerned about'. The Guardian. Retrieved on April 6, 2024.
- ↑ Danoff, Owen (April 2, 2024). Civil War Director Alex Garland Reveals His Alamo Drafthouse Guest Selects Movies In New Video. ScreenRant. Retrieved on April 6, 2024.
- ↑ Zombie Sequel 28 Years Later Lands at Sony (Exclusive) (January 31, 2024).
- ↑ US Copyright Office Document No. V15022D529 / 2024-02-21
- ↑ Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson And Ralph Fiennes To Star In 28 Years Later For Danny Boyle And Sony Pictures (April 24, 2024).
- ↑ Jack O'Connell Joins '28 Years Later' Trilogy From Sony And Danny Boyle (May 7, 2024).
- ↑ Tom Rothman Fetes Columbia Pictures Centennial, Talks Quentin Tarantino, Streaming & How To Bring Young Audiences Back To Movie Theaters (May 17, 2024).
- ↑ Erin Kellyman Joins Sony's 28 Years Later (June 10, 2024).
- ↑ Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later set for A-list cast as Hollywood comes to Rothbury (April 19, 2024).
- ↑ Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later urgently needs babies for a day's filming in Northumberland (May 7, 2024).
- ↑ Anthony Dod Mantle ASC BSC DFF
- ↑ Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later' Just Got a Thrilling Update (July 29, 2024).
- ↑ 28 Years Later: Danny Boyle's New Zombie Flick Was Shot on an iPhone 15
- ↑ Danny Boyle's new film shooting on Holy Island (24 May 2024).
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 28 Years Later filming at Plankey Mill Farm, Northumberland (22 August 2024).
- ↑ 28 Years Later: County Durham locations used for filming (21 September 2024).
- ↑ 28 Years Later cast and crew film in Yorkshire (11 July 2024).
- ↑ 28 Years Later filming 'massive for Bradford' (24 September 2024).
- ↑ 28 Years Later trailer released as Hollywood film partially set in Somerset (10 December 2024).
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