Episode 97 - 28 Years Later

After some bad uploads and delays, for what is seems like 28 years after the release, Michael and Dave finally delve into the thematic and tonal complexity of 28 Years Later, a film they describe as both rich in ideas and somewhat disjointed. They focus on death, coming of age, and humanity in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by the infected.

🎬 Cast and Crew – 28 Years Later

Director:

• Danny Boyle – Returns to direct this sequel after helming 28 Days Later (2002), marking a major reunion with the original creative team.

Writer:

• Alex Garland – Screenwriter of 28 Days Later and now known for Ex Machina and Annihilation, returns to pen this installment. His writing is noted for rich worldbuilding and philosophical themes.

Main Cast:

• Aaron Taylor-Johnson – Plays Spike’s hardened father, a forager from the island community.

• Jodie Comer – Portrays Spike’s mother, whose illness propels much of the plot.

• Ralph Fiennes – A mysterious doctor living among the infected on the mainland, deeply tied to the film’s reflections on death and dignity.

• Jack O’Connell – Reportedly plays the adult version of Jimmy, whose storyline ties back to the film’s prologue and culminates in the cult-like finale.

• Spike (actor unconfirmed) – A young boy coming of age in a world overrun by the infected; the central emotional figure of the film.

Producers:

• Andrew Macdonald

• Bernard Bellew

Production Companies:

• DNA Films

• Searchlight Pictures