28 Years Later, Marks the Return of Danny Boyle's Visionary Saga
The highly anticipated sequel to Danny Boyle's groundbreaking film "28 Days Later" is set to take the cinematic world by storm. Aptly named "28 Years Later," this sequel promises a riveting continuation of the original's dystopian nightmare.
Prepare for a heart-pounding experience as "28 Years Later" brings back the relentless 'zombies' that are not quite zombies.
Danny Boyle, along with Alex Garland, have officially announced their return to the world they created in "28 Days Later."
This time, they delve deeper into the chaos unleashed by a terrifying virus that decimates Britain.
The 2002 film introduced us to a hauntingly empty London, discovered by Cillian Murphy's character as he wandered out of a hospital. This eerie silence presented a sharp contrast to the city's usual hustle and bustle.
"28 Weeks Later," the immediate sequel, shifted gears with its intense action sequences. Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and written by several others including Rowan Joffé, it focused on American soldiers' attempt to reclaim London, only to face dire consequences.
For years, speculation about another sequel, tentatively titled "28 Months Later," swirled. It was imagined to pick up from the cliffhanger in "28 Weeks Later," where the infection spreads beyond Britain. However, this concept evolved into the now-confirmed "28 Years Later."
Reportedly, Boyle and Garland are not just stopping at one film. According to a report, they plan to launch an entirely new trilogy in this post-apocalyptic universe. Boyle is set to direct the first installment, while Garland, known for his directorial work on films like "Annihilation" and "Ex Machina," will pen the script for all three movies.
The budget for these films is estimated at £58 million each, significantly higher than the budgets of the previous films in the series.
This trilogy will soon be pitched to various studios and streaming services, aiming to replicate the success of high-octane blockbusters like George Miller's "Mad Max: Fury Road."
The buzz around a new sequel intensified recently, as Cillian Murphy expressed his excitement at the prospect of returning to the franchise. Murphy's character, Jim, who was initially meant to perish in "28 Days Later," survived, leaving the door open for his possible return in "28 Years Later." Murphy's eagerness to collaborate again with Boyle and Garland adds to the growing anticipation for this sequel.
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