Everything we know about 28 Years Later including North East locations

Jodie Comer stars in 28 Years Later, the highly-awaited zombie horror by Danny Boyle.

Directed by Boyle, and written by Alex Garland, the new film is the third instalment in the 28 Days Later franchise.

28 Years Later is set to be the start of a new trilogy, with the main plot points being kept tightly under wraps. But, what we do know is that it appears to be set in the North East and the virus from the original 2002 film is still going strong. A poster for the film reads: “In 28 days, it began. It 28 weeks, it spread. In 28 years, it evolved.”

The synopsis by Sony Pictures states: “It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected.

Danny Boyle is teaming up with writer Alex Garland for the third part of their dystopian saga that sees the world hit by the 'Rage' virus, turning the infected (don't call them zombies) into killing machines. | Contributed

“One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.”

The survivors include Isla, played by Jodie Comer, Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), and their 12-year-old son Spike (Alfie Williams), as well as Dr Kelson, played by Ralph Fiennes.

Where was 28 Years Later filmed?

The newest film seems to be predominantly set in the North East with stunning drone shots sweeping across Holy Island in Northumberland.

Filming began last year in Northumberland but many of other areas across the north of the UK are also featured, including Newcastle as well as Hexham, Billingham, Kielder Forest and Rothbury in Northumberland. Filming has also taken place in County Durham, Bradford and Cheddar Gorge in Somerset.

Confirmed 28 Years Later cast

Jodie Comer
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Jack O'Connell
Alfie Williams
Ralph Fiennes

Fans have been teased that Cillian Murphy may appear in the new movie and it has been confirmed that he is the film’s executive producer.

28 Years Later premieres in UK cinemas on Friday, June 20.

Jodie Comer stars in 28 Years Later - here's everything we know so far including North East filming locations

Where was 28 Years Later filmed?

Confirmed 28 Years Later cast

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