The trailer for ‘28 Years Later‘ (known as Exterminio: La Evolución in Spanish) was revealed worldwide on December 10 and quickly sparked a wave of speculation.
The main reason was a scene in which a extremely thin zombie emerges in a forest behind Jodie Comer.
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Social media users were quick to speculate that the undead was played by Irish actor Cillian Murphy, star of the first film in the ’28 Days Later’ saga. However, the mystery is not what it seems.
The real actor behind the zombie
Far from being Cillian Murphy, the actor behind the disturbing zombie is Angus Neilla British art dealer with experience as a professional model, notes Infobae.
Neill was the one who really embodied the so-called Emaciated Infected, a character who quickly captured attention for his extremely characteristic appearance.
According to Neill’s statements to The Guardian, director Danny Boyle personally selected him for his distinctive appearance and his ability to embody that disturbing air.
Cillian Murphy and his relationship with the saga
Although he is not the zombie protagonist, Cillian Murphy is still part of the world of ’28 Years Later’.
Although he does not act directly in the film, he does serve as executive producer, which keeps open the possibility that he could appear in a special role later.
In past interviews with The Independent, Murphy stated that he would love to return to the franchise if the opportunity presented itself.
Details about the new installment of the franchise
The sequel, which will be released on June 20, 2025, marks the return of the director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland, responsible for revolutionizing the zombie genre with original ’28 Days Later’ on the belt.
The new film has a renewed cast that includes names such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph FiennesErin Kellyman y Jack O’Connell.
The plot, according to an interview with IndieWire, will revolve around a young man who travels through the north of England in search of a doctor who can save his mother, played by Ralph Fiennes.
The film will explore themes of heartbreak, survival and the aftermath of the Rage virus in a devastated society.
The production of ’28 Years Later’ has a budget of £75 million and has incorporated innovative technology for its shots with iPhone 15 Pro Max as a key tool for its visual narrative.
The film’s tagline, “Time healed nothing,” is the central phrase in the trailer and points to a dark and disturbing plot that delves into the legacy of violence and anguish that began with the outbreak of the virus in the first installment.
