28 Years Later 3's filming start window and director Danny Boyle's involvement has been revealed ahead of the new trilogy's launch. Written by Alex Garland and directed by Boyle, who were both behind the original 28 Days Later from 2002, the upcoming post-apocalyptic horror film follows an all-new group of survivors living on a small island community in the UK. Their story will be told across an entire trilogy, continuing in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, which has already been shot.
Now, according to Empire, Boyle will be back to direct the third 28 Years Later. However, filming won't begin until after he's seen the responses to the first one.
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28 Years Later follows a group of survivors living on an isolated island nearly three decades after the rage virus outbreak.
Now, according to Empire, Boyle will be back to direct the third 28 Years Later. However, filming won't begin until after he's seen the responses to the first one.
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28 Years Later follows a group of survivors living on an isolated island nearly three decades after the rage virus outbreak.
- 1/10/2025
- by Adam Bentz
- ScreenRant
Cillian Murphy won't appear in 28 Years Later, but may return in future sequels.
In a new interview with Empire, producer Andrew Macdonald confirmed that Cillian Murphy doesn't actually appear in 28 Years Later, though he may return for future sequels. However, Murphy is involved as an executive producer. Read Macdonald's full comments below:
[On] this, we wanted him to be involved and he wanted to be involved. He is not in the first film, but I’m hoping there will be some Jim somewhere along the line. He’s involved at the moment as an executive producer and I would hope we can work with him in some way in the future in the trilogy.
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28 Years Later follows a group of survivors living on an isolated island nearly three decades after the rage virus outbreak.
In a new interview with Empire, producer Andrew Macdonald confirmed that Cillian Murphy doesn't actually appear in 28 Years Later, though he may return for future sequels. However, Murphy is involved as an executive producer. Read Macdonald's full comments below:
[On] this, we wanted him to be involved and he wanted to be involved. He is not in the first film, but I’m hoping there will be some Jim somewhere along the line. He’s involved at the moment as an executive producer and I would hope we can work with him in some way in the future in the trilogy.
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- 1/9/2025
- by Adam Bentz
- ScreenRant
The 28 Years Later sequel receives an official title and release date, and it will hit theaters less than a year after the 2025 follow-up.
Sony has set 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple for a release date on January 16, 2026, less than a year after 28 Years Later is coming out on June 20, 2025.
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28 Years Later follows a group of survivors living on an isolated island nearly three decades after the rage virus outbreak. Venturing into the quarantine zone of the mainland, they uncover dangerous secrets and transformations among both the infected and other surviving factions.
Release Date June 20, 2025Rating Not RatedMain Genre HorrorGenres HorrorFranchise(s) 28 Days LaterCast Celi Crossland, Alfie Williams, Chi Lewis-Parry, Angus Neill, Edvin Ryding, Joe Blakemore, Geoffrey Newland, Jack O'Connell, Nathan Hall, Erin Kellyman, Cillian Murphy, Jodie Comer,...
Sony has set 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple for a release date on January 16, 2026, less than a year after 28 Years Later is coming out on June 20, 2025.
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28 Years Later follows a group of survivors living on an isolated island nearly three decades after the rage virus outbreak. Venturing into the quarantine zone of the mainland, they uncover dangerous secrets and transformations among both the infected and other surviving factions.
Release Date June 20, 2025Rating Not RatedMain Genre HorrorGenres HorrorFranchise(s) 28 Days LaterCast Celi Crossland, Alfie Williams, Chi Lewis-Parry, Angus Neill, Edvin Ryding, Joe Blakemore, Geoffrey Newland, Jack O'Connell, Nathan Hall, Erin Kellyman, Cillian Murphy, Jodie Comer,...
- 12/19/2024
- by Adam Bentz
- ScreenRant
2025 is upon us, with a diverse selection of heavy-hitting blockbusters packed with action. Fans of intense stunts, heart-pounding action, and explosive showdowns are in for a treat, and out of all the upcoming action movies releasing in 2025, a specific selection stands out. Beloved franchises and thrillers alike are forecasted to dominate box offices, whether featuring the return of iconic characters or presenting new stories that promise to redefine the genre. As excitement builds, it's clear that these films are destined to make a sizable impact.
There are films like Ballerina and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, standing out for their captivating plots and over-the-top productions. The long-awaited return of 28 Days Later has generated excitement, and for those looking forward to the sequel, the 28 Years Later's release date, story, and cast details suggest a thrilling continuation of the beloved original. The additional returns of Jurassic World and Superman also promise to hook audiences,...
There are films like Ballerina and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, standing out for their captivating plots and over-the-top productions. The long-awaited return of 28 Days Later has generated excitement, and for those looking forward to the sequel, the 28 Years Later's release date, story, and cast details suggest a thrilling continuation of the beloved original. The additional returns of Jurassic World and Superman also promise to hook audiences,...
- 12/17/2024
- by Kiril Hadjipetkov
- ScreenRant
Fallout star Ella Purnell is headed back to the small screen for another season of serial killing in Sweetpea.
Per Deadline, the hit Sky/Starz series Sweetpea has officially been renewed for a second season. Although there is no planned release date as of yet, star and executive producer Ella Purnell has already expressed her excitement at returning to the leading role of Rhiannon Lewis. Purnell said, "Being part of Rhiannon’s coming-of-rage journey has been a career highlight for me, and to see fans engage with and relate to our oddball Rhiannon, in all her complexity, feels truly special. I cannot wait for audiences to see what she does next. Stay tuned."
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Per Deadline, the hit Sky/Starz series Sweetpea has officially been renewed for a second season. Although there is no planned release date as of yet, star and executive producer Ella Purnell has already expressed her excitement at returning to the leading role of Rhiannon Lewis. Purnell said, "Being part of Rhiannon’s coming-of-rage journey has been a career highlight for me, and to see fans engage with and relate to our oddball Rhiannon, in all her complexity, feels truly special. I cannot wait for audiences to see what she does next. Stay tuned."
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- 12/3/2024
- by John Dodge
- CBR
Another series has dodged the dreaded ax of cancellation, as the popular dark comedy Sweetpea has now been officially renewed for a second season. The exciting news of Sweetpea Season 2 comes courtesy of Variety, who revealed that the show, which stars Fallout actor Ella Purnell as a seemingly mild-mannered administrative assistant with a killer secret, will return thanks to Sky and Starz.
Purnell, who has received widespread acclaim for her lead performance as the deceptively violent Rhiannon Lewis, responded to the news, saying she “cannot wait” for audiences to see what’s coming in Season 2.
“Being part of Rhiannon’s coming-of-rage journey has been a career highlight for me, and to see fans engage with and relate to our oddball Rhiannon, in all her complexity, feels truly special. I cannot wait for audiences to see what she does next. Stay tuned.”
Created by Kirstie Swain for Sky Atlantic, Sweetpea adapts...
Purnell, who has received widespread acclaim for her lead performance as the deceptively violent Rhiannon Lewis, responded to the news, saying she “cannot wait” for audiences to see what’s coming in Season 2.
“Being part of Rhiannon’s coming-of-rage journey has been a career highlight for me, and to see fans engage with and relate to our oddball Rhiannon, in all her complexity, feels truly special. I cannot wait for audiences to see what she does next. Stay tuned.”
Created by Kirstie Swain for Sky Atlantic, Sweetpea adapts...
- 12/3/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
The sensational Ella Purnell is swiftly becoming one of the small screen's most dazzling and dynamic talents, with the gifted actress appearing in a slew of critically acclaimed hits like Yellowjackets, Arcane, and the post-apocalyptic knockout Fallout. Purnell continues to showcase her impeccable range as a performer and her fearless approach to any character she tackles, impressing audiences everywhere yet again with her delightfully wicked role in the dark dramedy series Sweetpea.
The edgy and immersive show focuses on the timid Rhiannon Lewis, who, after becoming tired of being constantly taken for granted and overlooked by society, decides to shake up her lackluster existence and finds comfort in a spine-tingling outlet: murder. Rhiannon goes on a violent killing spree, hunting down those who have wronged her and making them pay in a truly gruesome manner. Sweetpea has become a bona fide hit with both fans and critics and currently holds...
The edgy and immersive show focuses on the timid Rhiannon Lewis, who, after becoming tired of being constantly taken for granted and overlooked by society, decides to shake up her lackluster existence and finds comfort in a spine-tingling outlet: murder. Rhiannon goes on a violent killing spree, hunting down those who have wronged her and making them pay in a truly gruesome manner. Sweetpea has become a bona fide hit with both fans and critics and currently holds...
- 10/14/2024
- by Rachel Johnson
- MovieWeb
Fallout star, Ella Purnell, has a habit of choosing bloody and horrific stories and characters, but her new show Sweetpea took the actress to her darkest place yet. The new series, based on the novel of the same name by C.K. Skuse, follows an innocent and easily ignored young woman called Rhiannon. Fed up with being overlooked at work and ignored by her boyfriend and everyone around her, Rhiannon fills her hours with a brand-new hobby... murder.
Purnell wanted to convincingly play a woman who slowly shifts from innocently pacifist to a serial killer, and went to some dark places in her research. Speaking to Variety, Purnell recalled an interaction on a flight with the passenger next to her. Desperate to fill the time with research, she pulled out her laptop, and was shocked when the lady next to her accidentally caught a glimpse of her search history. She...
Purnell wanted to convincingly play a woman who slowly shifts from innocently pacifist to a serial killer, and went to some dark places in her research. Speaking to Variety, Purnell recalled an interaction on a flight with the passenger next to her. Desperate to fill the time with research, she pulled out her laptop, and was shocked when the lady next to her accidentally caught a glimpse of her search history. She...
- 10/12/2024
- by Archie Fenn
- MovieWeb
Actor Saoirse Ronan expressed her desire to star in more blockbuster movies, after being known for starring in a number of acclaimed dramas such as The Lovely Bones, Brooklyn, Lady Bird, and Little Women. So far, Ronan has earned four Oscar nominations, including a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her breakout performance in 2007s Atonement, which she received at the age of 13 years old.
During a recent interview with Total Film, Ronan revealed that shes now ready to join blockbusters or genre movies, particularly projects which would allow her to do action sequences. "I dont think you can put someone in one category," she said. "And even with me choosing very well-respected, drama-fuelled, thought-provoking pieces for the most part I love doing that. But Im also like, 'Ive done a lot of that. I think I want to do a big movie now.' And hopefully Ill get to do that.
During a recent interview with Total Film, Ronan revealed that shes now ready to join blockbusters or genre movies, particularly projects which would allow her to do action sequences. "I dont think you can put someone in one category," she said. "And even with me choosing very well-respected, drama-fuelled, thought-provoking pieces for the most part I love doing that. But Im also like, 'Ive done a lot of that. I think I want to do a big movie now.' And hopefully Ill get to do that.
- 8/15/2024
- by Maggie Dela Paz
- CBR
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