I’ll save you the math: It has not (yet) been 28 years since 28 Days Later. The 2002 movie, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, was a surprise hit for many reasons, including the facts that a) the speedy zombies were terrifying and b) people really enjoy watching Cillian Murphy on film (see also: Oppenheimer).

Now, the writer and director are hoping to launch a whole new trilogy of zombie films with 28 Years Later.

Very little is known about this potential film or trilogy, though The Hollywood Reporter notes that the creators are “expected to hit studios, streamers and other potential buyers later this week.” Boyle (Trainspotting) will direct at least the first film, and Garland—now also a well-regarded director (Annihilation)—is set to write all three films.

Murphy is not officially part of the new project, at least not yet, though he has spoken about the possibility of reteaming with Boyle and Garland. When NME asked in 2022 if the gang might get back together, Murphy said, “[E]very time I do bump into Danny or Alex I always mention it. Because I showed it to my kids recently, some Halloween about four or five years ago, and they loved it. It really stands up, which is amazing for a film that’s 20 years old. So yeah, I love the idea and it’s very appealing to me.”

  • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝OPMAEnglish
    6•5 months ago

    I’m in.

    • 28 Years Later - set in 2030 bringing back old characters who’d be the right age.
    • 28 Decades Later - looking at their descendants restoring the world.
    • 28 Centuries Later - even in space we can’t escape the virud

    Although I imagine it’d be more likely things like:

    • 28 Years Later: Aftermath
    • 28 Years Later: Rebirth
    • HossenfefferEnglish
      3•5 months ago

      we can’t escape the virud

      We can never escape the virud.

    • MalgasEnglish
      3•5 months ago

      If they make it a quadrilogy:

      In the grim darkness of the 29th millennium, there are only zombies.