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Jodie Comer Reveals She Was Terrified Filming 28 Years Later

Jan 15, 2025 3:01 PM

Jodie Comer describes her terrifying experiences while filming '28 Years Later,' the sequel to the iconic zombie film '28 Days Later.' During an interview, Comer revealed that the relentless speed of the stunt performers portraying the infected added a layer of genuine fear to her performance. Director Danny Boyle emphasized the importance of authenticity in horror, urging actors to truly immerse themselves in the moment to connect with the audience. This film marks a return of the franchise, introducing a new trilogy that begins with Comer alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes. Fans can look forward to a trailer that suggests the magic of Boyle's storytelling is still alive, as it aims to recapture the essence of fear from the original.

What is '28 Years Later' about?

'28 Years Later' is a sequel that continues the shocking and intense narrative started in '28 Days Later,' focusing on a post-apocalyptic world overrun by aggressive infected individuals. The film aims to blend horror and realism, drawing on the lead actor's genuine reactions to her terrifying experiences during filming.

The original 2002 film '28 Days Later,' directed by Danny Boyle, was groundbreaking in its portrayal of zombies, pushing the boundaries of the genre with fast-moving infected rather than the slow, shambling corpses typically seen in earlier works. The film's immense popularity has led to a prolonged interest in its universe, culminating in this anticipated sequel that continues to explore the themes of survival and fear in a dystopian setting.



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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2025-01-15 15:24:02
It's awesome to see that Jodie Comer is diving deep into the horror genre alongside Danny Boyle—those genuine reactions are what really sell a performance I can't wait to see how this new trilogy balances the nostalgia of the original while bringing fresh scares to the table.
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2025-01-15 15:18:03
It’s awesome to see Jodie Comer diving into a role that lets her harness genuine fear; it sounds like the energy on set is going to translate really well on screen. With Danny Boyle at the helm again, I’m stoked to see how '28 Years Later' balances fright and storytelling to reignite that classic horror vibe
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2025-01-15 15:12:03
It's exciting to see Jodie Comer stepping into a role that captures the intense and raw emotions of horror, especially in a franchise as iconic as this one. With Danny Boyle at the helm, I can’t wait to see how they blend that authenticity with the gripping storytelling we’ve come to love
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