- TechRadar can solely reveal a brand new featurette for 28 Years Later
- The video accommodates new particulars about Ralph Fiennes’ mysterious character
- 28 Years Later can be launched in theaters worldwide on June 20
28 Years Later, the third entry within the 28 Days movie collection, is about to reanimate the post-apocalyptic horror franchise after an 18-year hiatus. And, forward of the film’s launch, TechRadar can solely reveal a brand new featurette that gives extra particulars on the mysterious character performed by Ralph Fiennes.
The 40-second video introduces audiences to Doctor Ian Kelson, who’ll seemingly have a large supporting position to play in 28 Years Later and, doubtlessly, its forthcoming sequel The Bone Temple.
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Little was recognized about Kelson earlier than this featurette was launched. Indeed, other than some very transient appearances within the film’s two major teasers – 28 Years Later‘s first was launched final December, earlier than its official trailer arrived in April, and recommended it will be the horror film of the yr – Kelson was a personality largely shrouded in thriller.
However, talking as a part of this vignette, which is interspersed with new footage of Kelson and his interactions with among the film’s major forged, Fiennes teased what audiences can count on from Kelson and the way he matches into the broader 28 Days universe.
“Ian Kelson is a physician, a humanist, [and] a person who’s compassionate,” Fiennes defined. “I feel he is somebody who’s accepted the actual fact of dying. How does he stay day after day? How has he survived 28 years alone? I used to be very impressed by the depth and element of what he’s. You would possibly suppose he is a creepy man, however he is an advanced determine.”
One of 2025’s most anticipated new films, 28 Years Later will, as its title suggests, choose up occasions nearly 30 years after the Rage virus ravaged humanity and turned contaminated people into terrifying, undead creatures who can run a lot quicker than conventional zombies.
Helmed by beloved UK filmmaker Danny Boyle, who additionally directed the film collection’ first installment, it primarily follows father and son duo Jamie and Spike, who’re performed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alfie Williams
Alongside their amnesiac spouse/mom Isla (Jodie Comer), Jamie and Spike are a part of the small and secure island group of Lindisfarne, which sits off the UK’s North East coast. However, when Jamie and Spike embark on a life-threatening mission to the mainland, their eyes are opened to the horrors that now inhabit the island kingdom formally often called the UK.
Alex Garland, who conceived the unique concept and penned the script for 28 Days Later, additionally returned to jot down this franchise entry’s story. Neither he nor Boyle had been concerned within the growth of 28 Weeks Later, aka the movie collection’ sophomore installment. However, with the pair reuniting for this silver display enterprise – Garland has additionally written its sequel’s script, which Boyle can be executively producing – the longer term seems vivid for the 28 Days franchise as soon as extra.
28 Years Later will arrive in cinemas worldwide on June 20. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple can be launched globally in January 2026.
