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Get Ready to Return to the Rage Virus! Ralph Fiennes Reveals HUGE Details About the New 28 Years Later Trilogy!
Get ready for a major zombie-fueled return to the world of Danny Boyle's classic, 28 Days Later! The franchise's long-awaited sequel, 28 Years Later, promises to bring back those same classic horror themes while exploring an entirely new story arc which reimagines the classic zombie apocalyptic themes!
Two decades after that groundbreaking original film; its creators have been working quietly in secret; now preparing a whole new trilogy set 28 years after that original terrifying breakout and outbreak event; bringing us all another thrilling, spine-chilling continuation of one of those truly successful storylines. The return to this dark world is made even better by bringing back some key figures from those original productions: the legendary director Danny Boyle and its returning screenwriter Alex Garland. And it all begins in that grim British landscape!
The ever-talented and prolific actor Ralph Fiennes (two-time Oscar nominee!) recently gave IndieWire some major updates on the new trilogy; and things got even more interesting: two installments are already filmed, showing just how far ahead in planning these creatives truly were.
Here's the key storyline reveal: it shows how Britain is changed forever. It's been 28 years since that initial rage virus broke loose, it spread; resulting in that horrible zombie apocalypse that devastated London and continues its grim, lasting consequences across a vast, previously-inhabited landscape, filled with dangers and horrific threats.
It's made even more interesting by showcasing its very personal moments within its grand storyline; it involves that deeply emotional narrative around a young boy, driven to go across that vastly dangerous landscape in an attempt to seek treatment for his mother, a deeply vulnerable character in these terrible circumstances! Along the way, our heroes stumble into the life of a mysterious doctor – possibly another character with hidden capabilities or hidden agendas– and this new person changes that epic battle, even changing how this very desperate journey is impacted.
Things do continue; even though there isn’t a concrete announcement; 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple is slated to happen soon, indicating that multiple films already planned are continuing, building on what will undoubtedly happen within those next upcoming story arcs. That new addition is already receiving lots of anticipation. It even brought on the prolific director Nia DaCosta to possibly lead; this additional addition suggests high stakes and intense expectations. That storyline remains untold as this sequel's potential still remains exciting.
Fans can breathe easy! Some fan favorites return!
We can expect familiar faces, Fiennes himself alongside actors Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Jack O’Connell, Erin Kellyman, and Edvin Ryding— bringing both seasoned veterans as well as those promising young and very upcoming stars which bring together several strong performances for the viewers.
It's clear from the details that this franchise revival will bring a whole lot of thrills; bringing those same scares from that original 28 Days Later alongside this entirely fresh narrative, that intensely focused and deeply personal storyline exploring themes that didn't exist before—especially given the added depth that comes from showcasing the profoundly difficult personal choices involved with each of the very distinct characterizations. That highly emotional story set against this nightmarish, gripping backdrop in Britain provides plenty of reasons why fans need to keep watching! That’s especially important considering how different the next installment might be compared to its previous versions, which demonstrates a conscious decision by its creative leadership which suggests the very clear intention and awareness for delivering exactly what audiences might anticipate. Mark your calendars for June 20th, 2025 for 28 Years Later’s premiere. The new trilogy is a must-see!