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Danny Boyle's most controversial film, director of 28 Days Later, was almost a trilogy

After a decade of separation, director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland have reunited to create 28 years later, a sequel that marks the beginning of a trilogy. This collaboration represents an incursion for both into the construction of a film franchise, something they had not attempted before, except for Boyle with T2: Trainspotting in 2017. An absolute commercial failure, but not a creative one. Interestingly, this is not the first time Boyle and Garland have considered developing a trilogy. During the production of Sunshine in 2007, a space thriller about a group of astronauts trying to restart the […]

After a decade of separation, director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland have reunited to create 28 years later, a sequel that marks the beginning of a trilogy. This collaboration represents a foray for both into building a film franchise, something they had not attempted before, except for Boyle with T2: Trainspotting in 2017.

An absolute commercial failure, not a creative one

Interestingly, this is not the first time that Boyle and Garland have considered developing a trilogy. During the production of Sunshine in 2007, a space thriller about a group of astronauts trying to reignite the sun, Garland had outlined two sequels that explored interplanetary stories. However, the lack of box office success for Sunshine prevented these plans from materializing, causing this creative partnership to be delayed.

Sunshine, despite being considered a cult classic with a cast full of future award winners, including Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, Michelle Yeoh, and Chris Evans, did not make a financial impact upon its release. Boyle has commented that if the film had performed better commercially, he and Garland would likely have reunited years earlier. “The movie didn’t make any money at all,” Boyle stated, recalling the discouragement that followed its release.

Although Sunshine ends bleakly with the death of all its protagonists, the passage of time has brought a new appreciation for the film. Going forward, 28 years later aims to transform the zombie universe into a film franchise, marking a significant change in Boyle and Garland’s filmography. With this, both filmmakers continue to explore new narrative frontiers in a world that has evolved significantly since their last collaboration.

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One of the great cult zombie movies will receive a sequel soon

Anticipation is growing around the release of 28 years later, the long-awaited sequel to 28 days later, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. Scheduled to hit Spanish theaters on June 20, 2025, the film promises to explore a world devastated by the rage virus, 28 years after the events of its predecessor. This extended period represents a new vision of the chaos in which survivors must coexist with the infected. The cast of the film includes well-known actors such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes, while […]

Anticipation is growing around the release of 28 years later, the highly anticipated sequel to 28 days later, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. Scheduled to hit Spanish theaters on June 20, 2025, the film promises to explore a world devastated by the rabies virus, 28 years after the events of its predecessor. This extended period represents a new vision of the chaos in which survivors must coexist with the infected.

The cast of the film includes well-known actors such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes, while Cillian Murphy, the star of the first installment, appears as a producer. The story unfolds in an environment where a group of people has managed to survive on a fortified island, but their decisions lead them to uncover secrets and horrors that transform their reality.

Since its release in 2002, 28 Days Later became a cultural and commercial phenomenon, grossing $82.7 million on a budget of only $8 million. Its sequel, 28 Weeks Later, although it received mixed reviews, also performed notably at the box office, earning $65 million from a budget of $15 million. This remarkable performance encouraged the return of Boyle and Garland to the franchise after more than two decades.

In a recent interview, Garland commented that Brexit has been a fundamental source of inspiration for the narrative of the new film. He explained that he was not thinking about the Covid-19 pandemic, but he did reflect on how the global perception of the United Kingdom has changed, pointing to a growing disinterest in its reality. This theme could provide a sharp and reflective look at the current social and political situation, combining elements of horror with contemporary social criticism.

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