In the highly anticipated first trailer for "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," the fourth chapter in the acclaimed "28 Years" saga and a sequel to Danny Boyle's thriller "28 Years Later," humanity emerges as the shadowy specter haunting the post-apocalyptic landscape.
The preview introduces us to young Spike (portrayed by Alfie Williams), who finds himself entangled in the perilous web spun by Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) and his motley crew of blonde-haired, velour-suited thugs, the Jimmies. Elsewhere, the boundaries of science and morality blur as Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) delves deeper into a treacherous relationship with Samson (Chi Lewis-Parry), a carrier of the Alpha virus. England, still scarred by the ravages of the rage virus, teeters on the brink of violent, sanguinary anarchy.
The haunting vocals of Berzilla Wallin, serenading us with "Conversation With Death," serve as a haunting backdrop to Arthur C. Clarke’s ominous prophecy from a vintage episode of the BBC's "Horizon" series, foreshadowing a grim future.
Penned by Alex Garland, who also authored "28 Years Later," and produced by a stellar team including Boyle, Garland, Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, and Bernard Bellew, with Cillian Murphy serving as executive producer, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Erin Kellyman and Emma Laird. The film is set to hit theaters on January 16th.
Speaking to Rolling Stone earlier this week, O’Connell revealed, "This film is the bizarre, deranged cousin to '28 Years Later,' one you might be slightly embarrassed by due to its quirky, questionable inclinations. It underscores the unyielding force of nature, reminding us that nature ultimately prevails. The world will chart its natural course, with or without humanity's meddling. However, the infected are not mere antagonists in our narrative. This film will unequivocally make you ponder your place within it."
Director Nia DaCosta, who took the helm just three weeks after Boyle wrapped his film last year, added, "Both films share a madness, an idiosyncrasy, and a deeply personal artistic sensibility. My pitch to the producers, including Danny and Alex, was clear: 'I will make this my own. I won't strive to create another Danny Boyle movie,' because that's an impossibility. He's unique. And it didn't ignite my creative spark." DaCosta further elaborated, "Describing the film's tone is a herculean task, so I won't even attempt it. But it retains that same offbeat, unpredictable, exhilarating energy."
O’Connell praised the trailer for "capturing the essence and mood beautifully without revealing too much of the storyline." He assured audiences, "This film takes you places you won't forget."
The synopsis delves deeper: "Expanding upon the world Danny Boyle and Alex Garland meticulously crafted in '28 Years Later' but flipping it on its head, Nia DaCosta directs '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.' In this epic continuation, Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself entangled in a startling new bond with ramifications that could reshape the world as we know it. Meanwhile, Spike's (Alfie Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) evolves into a nightmarish ordeal from which there's no escape. In the realm of 'The Bone Temple,' the infected are no longer the paramount threat to survival. Instead, the inhumanity of the survivors reveals a stranger, more terrifying reality."
