28 DAYS LATER sequel

By Charley June 20, 2004 11:58 PM

A sequel to 28 Days Later has been greenlighted by Fox Searchlight Films, according to Variety. ?The follow-up to the popular, low-budget 2002 film is tentatively titled 28 Weeks Later. ?The sequel will likely have a new director and screenwriter and while they're changing things, a new title might not be a bad idea, either.

The first film's screenwriter, Alex Garland, and director, Danny Boyle, are set to produce the sequel alongside original producer Andrew Macdonald. ?There's no word yet on plot or casting, but fans of the original film are clawing their own eyes out wondering which of the first film's umpteen zillion endings will be the basis for the sequel.

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Keeping my fingers crossed   reply

Posted by sKillBot (travis@pulley.org) on June 21, 2004 7:30 PM

I really loved that movie for the concept and feel of it. But I hated it for the goofy plot. I mean, the whole paranoid military compound thing was so flawed as a concept that it only worked as an isolated showcase for that cool eyeball gouging scene at the end.

I only became comfortable with that opinion around the 3rd time I saw it (had lotsa friends want to watch it). I had my belief fully suspended for the first viewing, and it delivered well.

I'm glad someone else will be getting a shot at directing it and I hope it does well.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on June 21, 2004 10:54 PM

Yeah, it only took 28 days for that group of military guys to become sex-crazed maniacs, bent on re-populating the world.  Flawed.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on June 22, 2004 8:45 AM

I didn't think much of the 1st one but then again I don't really like British movies anyway.

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Posted by zombie fan (zombie fan) on June 26, 2004 1:38 PM

I can't wait for a sequel! I would be gutted if Danny Boyle and Alex Garland weren't fully involved. I met them when they held a screening here in Newcastle, England. They had such passion for the material. I admit, parts of the film were a little weak. Having a second chance to change or update their initial ideas would be great to see!

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Posted by Saddersim (scarlettrose@aol.co) on July 2, 2004 12:57 PM

God I hope this movie does well! I loved the first one even though some parts were slow. I think I like it so much because of the unknown cast. Low-budget actors made the story feel real insted of having Brad Pitt in it. :) Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing how well this movie will be, and whether the story will be different. Looking forward to it.