Sony Pictures Entertainment has unveiled the official trailer for 28 Years Later, the highly anticipated third installment of the 28 Days Later franchise. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Danny Boyle, who boasts an impressive filmography including Trainspotting, 127 Hours, and Slumdog Millionaire, this upcoming film is eagerly awaited.
Alex Garland joins forces with Boyle as the writer, and the film boasts an all-star cast featuring some of Hollywood’s biggest names. For now, the spotlight is on the official trailer, which has generated massive buzz around what could be the biggest blockbuster hit of 2025.
Aaron Taylor Johnson Takes Centre Stage
Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into years, and the rage virus is back again, more menacing than ever, and it is out to get them all. The official trailer of 28 Years Later will surely send chills down your spine and keep you on the edge of your seat. Be prepared for a jump scare that will make you flinch!
Aaron Taylor-Johnson takes the lead in 28 Years Later, and his character, Jamie, plays an important part in the official trailer, as opposed to other cast members. 2024 has been an interesting year for Taylor-Johnson, to say the least, with releases like Kraven the Hunter and Nosferatu.
Don’t expect to uncover too much about the premise of 28 Years Later from the trailer alone. True to form, Danny Boyle’s upcoming movie keeps its cards close to its chest, revealing just enough to keep the suspense simmering. Ralph Fiennes and Jodie Comer also make a brief appearance in this trailer, but the focus remains on Taylor-Johnson.
Who Stars in 28 Years Later?
With Aaron Taylor-Johnson under the spotlight, 28 Years Later doesn’t hold back from packing the movie with some of the finest actors and actresses.
These include Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, The Bikeriders), Ralph Fiennes (The Menu, The English Patient), Jack O’Connell (Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Back to Black), Alfie Williams (His Dark Materials, A New Breed of Criminal), Cillian Murphy (Peaky Blinders, Small Things like These), Erin Kellyman (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Solo: A Star Wars Story), and Edvin Ryding (Young Royals, A Part of You).
Conclusion
28 Years Later is set to become a landmark in the post-apocalyptic horror genre, and we’re eagerly anticipating the result of Boyle and Garland’s collaboration. With the trailer generating buzz worldwide, now is the perfect opportunity to revisit the earlier movies, 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later.