28 Weeks Later
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| Directed by | Juan Carlos Fresnadillo |
| Produced by | Andrew Macdonald Allon Reich Enrique Lopez-Lavigne Danny Boyle Alex Garland |
| Written by | Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Enrique Lopez-Lavigne Rowan Joffe Jesus Olmo |
| Starring | Robert Carlyle Rose Byrne Jeremy Renner Harold Perrineau Catherine McCormack Idris Elba Imogen Poots Mackintosh Muggleton |
| Cinematography | Enrique Chediak |
| Distributed by | Fox Atomic |
| Release date(s) | May 11, 2007 |
| Language | English |
| Preceded by | 28 Days Later |
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28 Weeks Later is the 2007 British film sequel to Danny Boyle’s 2002 film 28 Days Later. The film is directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and is slated to be released on May 11, 2007.[1]
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[edit] Production
In March 2005, 28 Days Later's director, Danny Boyle, said in an interview that he would not direct the sequel, but he would serve as executive producer.[2] Juan Carlos Fresnadillo was instead attached to direct 28 Weeks Later. On September 1, 2006, the studio announced that principal photography for 28 Weeks Later began in London.[3] On Sunday 3rd December, second unit filming finished near the IMAX cinema in London. The film currently in post production.[4]
[edit] Plot
The film begins in 2003, just seven months after the Rage infection has decimated the British Isles. The U.S. Army has restored order and is repopulating the quarantined city when a carrier of the rage infection enters London and unknowingly re-ignites the deadly plague.
The film opens with a blistering infected attack on a group of survivors during the events of the original film.[5] With the virus seemingly gone, authorities have turned London into a military zone and are beginning the process of repopulation. Survivors are checked in through medical tests and background procedures before being herded into apartments in temporary "safe zones".
[edit] Cast
| Actor | Role |
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| Jeremy Renner | Sergeant Doyle |
| Robert Carlyle | Don |
| Rose Byrne | Scarlet |
| Idris Elba | General Stone |
| Catherine McCormack | Alice |
| Harold Perrineau | Flynn |
| Imogen Poots | Tammy |
| Mackintosh Muggleton | Andy |
| Shahid Ahmed | Jacob |
| Emily Beecham | Karen |
| Garfield Morgan | Geoff |
| Meghan Popiel | Soldier DLR Train |
| Philip Scott | Jason |
| Amanda Walker | Sally |
| Jon Beniston | Private Ford |
| Tim Shields | Corporal Long |
[edit] Casting details
28 Days Later director Danny Boyle said in March 2005 that the sequel would feature a new cast, since previous cast members Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris were occupied with their own projects.[2] On August 23, 2006, Jeremy Renner was announced to portray Sgt. Doyle, one of the principal characters for 28 Weeks Later.[6] On August 31, 2006, Harold Perrineau was announced to portray an American Special Forces pilot for the film.[7]
[edit] Promotion
[edit] Graphic Novel
In July 2006, Fox Atomic Comics and publisher HarperCollins announced that they were publishing a graphic novel titled 28 Days Later: The Aftermath in spring 2007 to bridge the gap between 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later.[8]
[edit] The Carnival of Lost Souls
At The Carnivals of Lost Souls, a virtual event hosted by Fox Atomic on Halloween, clips of 28 Weeks Later as well as other films, will premiere. In addition, a message from 28 Weeks Later's director, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, is expected.[9]
[edit] References
- ^ Gingold, Michael. "July 14: Fox sets HILLS II and more release dates", Fangoria, 2006-07-14. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
- ^ a b "Boyle Talks 28 Days Sequel", Sci Fi Wire, 2005-03-14. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
- ^ "28 Weeks Later Starts Principal Photography", ComingSoon.net, 2006-09-01. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
- ^ "28 Weeks Later... (2007)", The Internet Movie Database, 2006-11-14. Retrieved on 2007-03-25.
- ^ "First Reactions to 28 Weeks Later", DreadCentral.com, 2006-03-22. Retrieved on 2006-03-22.
- ^ Gardner, Chris. "'Later' leading man", Variety, 2006-08-23. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
- ^ Crabtree, Sheigh. "Perrineau hits a triple on film side", The Hollywood Reporter, 2006-08-31. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
- ^ Roston, Sandee. "HarperCollins Publishers and Fox Atomic Announce Graphic Novel Publishing Imprint", 2006-07-19. Retrieved on 2006-10-02.
- ^ "What to Do for Halloween: Fox Atomic's Virtual Halloween a Real Treat", Business Wire, 2006-10-25. Retrieved on 2006-10-25.
[edit] External links
- 28 Weeks Later at the Internet Movie Database
- 28 Weeks Later Script Review by LatinoReview.com
- 28 Weeks Later Promotional Clips at Worstpreviews.com
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