Newcastle Premiere Screening Announced for Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later
- Director Danny Boyle's post-apocalyptic horror film 28 Years Later will premiere in cinemas on June 20, 2025, with a gala screening in Newcastle on June 19.
- The film is part of a planned trilogy whose continuation relies on the success of the initial release, with Cillian Murphy confirmed to return in the second installment, scheduled for January 16, 2026.
- The first film stars Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Newcastle actor Alfie Williams, who plays the 12-year-old central character Spike appearing throughout the trilogy.
- Boyle mentioned that Murphy’s role will arrive in due time, and expressed hope that Murphy’s participation will assist in securing funding for the final installment of the trilogy.
- The film was mainly shot in North East England using local extras, and the regional premiere aims to highlight the area’s landscapes and film industry to global audiences.
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