Title: Charlie Hunnam and Jodie Comer Rumored for Leads in 28 Days Later Sequel
Key Takeaways:
– Jodie Comer and Charlie Hunnam are in talks to join the cast of the upcoming sequel entitled 28 Years Later.
– The sequel is being produced by the original 28 Days Later director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland.
– The original star from 28 Days Later, Cillian Murphy, is confirmed to be on board as an executive producer.
– Alex Garland is already working on the screenplay for the subsequent sequel following 28 Years Later.
– Each film within this new trilogy will receive a theatrical release with budgets around the $60 million mark.
Variety actors Charlie Hunnam and Jodie Comer may soon join forces in the much-anticipated sequel to Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s iconic zombie movie, 28 Days Later. Reputed industry insider, Daniel Richtman recently shared the casting buzz, as reported by JoBlo. (source: JoBlo.com)
Cast in a New Light
Charlie Hunnam, best known for his pivotal role in Sons of Anarchy, as well as movie roles in Pacific Rim, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, and more, is now reportedly in talks for a significant role in the awaited sequel. Jodie Comer, a remarkable talent of Free Guy and Killing Eve fame, is also rumored to be joining the cast. At this stage, the specifics of the characters they might portray remain undisclosed.
Revisiting the Rage
Directed by renowned filmmaker Danny Boyle, 28 Days Later was released in 2002 and quickly gained cult status. The apocalyptic plot follows Jim (played by Cillian Murphy), who wakes up from a coma to find England overwhelmed by a rage virus.
In the sequel, 28 Years Later, viewers might get a chance to see what became of Jim, assuming Boyle and Garland decide to bring his character back into the story. With Murphy on board as an executive producer, his role on-screen remains unclear.
A Step Towards the Sequels
Notably, the sequel to 28 Years Later is already being penned by screenwriter Alex Garland. With two projects titled 28 Years Later in the creation phase, Boyle has announced his intention to direct only the first project. The sequel, however, will see a different director taking the reins.
Boyle and Garland are co-producing the sequel with Bernie Bellew, Andrew Macdonald, and Peter Rice. Rice was previously the head of Fox Searchlight Pictures, which backed the original 28 Days Later Film.
A Clear Vision for the Trilogy
Sony’s backing of the project signals good news for fans. Each film in the new trilogy will not only enjoy a theatrical release, but they are also projected to be made on a budget of around $60 million. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the original film made significant gains at the box office, earning $82.7 million worldwide, leading to the creation of a sequel, 28 Weeks Later, released in 2007.
28 Years Later marks another step in the continuation of one of cinema’s iconic stories, blending adrenaline-inducing horror with strong characters. Before anything is set in stone, we wait in anticipation to see whether Hunnam and Comer will indeed lend their talents to this memorable saga.
