Where are the cast of 28 Days Later now?

By Matthew Cox

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes are joining the cast in a 28 Days Later sequel, according to Deadline . The new movie will be called 28 Years Later and will be the second sequel to the post-apocalyptical 2002 horror movie, after 28 Weeks Later was released in 2007. Returning from the original team, Danny Boyle will be reprising his role as director, though none of the original cast appear to be coming back. Many of those who starred in 28 Days Later, such as Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris, went on to huge success as the film came out to financial and critical success - flipping its $8 million budget into over $84m at the box office. So, who else was in the original cast, and where are they now?

Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes are joining the cast in a 28 Days Later sequel, によれば 最終期限 . The new movie will be called 28 Years Later and will be the second sequel to the 地位，任命する-apocalyptical 2002 horror movie, after 28 Weeks Later was 解放（する）d in 2007. Returning from the 初めの team, Danny Boyle will be reprising his 役割 as director, though 非，不，無 of the 初めの cast appear to be coming 支援する. Many of those who starred in 28 Days Later, such as Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris, went on to 抱擁する success as the film （機の）カム out to 財政上の and 批判的な success - flipping its $8 million 予算 into over $84m at the box office. So, who else was in the 初めの cast, and where are they now?

Cillian Murphy as Jim: Cillian Murphy got his breakthrough as the lead in 28 Days Later. He plays Jim, a bicycle courier who survived the Rage Virus outbreak while in a coma in hospital - waking up to a decimated London. The role was actually written for Ewan McGregor, but the Scottish actor turned it down, opening the door for Murphy - a relative unknown.

Cillian Murphy as Jim: Cillian Murphy got his 打開 as the lead in 28 Days Later. He plays Jim, a bicycle 特使 who 生き残るd the 激怒（する） ウイルス 突発／発生 while in a 昏睡 in hospital - waking up to a decimated London. The 役割 was 現実に written for Ewan McGregor, but the Scottish actor turned it 負かす／撃墜する, 開始 the door for Murphy - a 親族 unknown.

Three years later, Murphy appeared in the first of a hugely successful set of films with director Christopher Nolan as Scarecrow in Batman Begins. Speaking to Josh Horowitz for the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the actor revealed that Nolan was convinced to cast him in the role after watching 28 Days Later. Murphy and Nolan went on to collaborate again a further five times: The Dark Knight (2008), Inception (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Dunkirk (2017) and Oppenheimer (2023).

Three years later, Murphy appeared in the first of a hugely successful 始める，決める of films with director Christopher Nolan as Scarecrow in Batman Begins. Speaking to Josh Horowitz for the Happy Sad 混乱させるd podcast, the actor 明らかにする／漏らすd that Nolan was 納得させるd to cast him in the 役割 after watching 28 Days Later. Murphy and Nolan went on to 共同製作する again a その上の five times: The Dark Knight (2008), Inception (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Dunkirk (2017) and Oppenheimer (2023).

World War II biopic Oppenheimer landed it's lead a first ever Oscar as Best Actor, in one of seven gongs for the movie at the 2024 Academy Awards. Away from his work with Nolan, Murphy 's star rose astronomically as lead Thomas Shelby in BBC drama Peaky Blinders. Not forgetting his roots, Murphy told The Independent in January 2024 that he would join Boyle's 28 Days Later Sequel 'in a flash' if asked. However, in 28 Weeks Later, Jim's whereabouts are unknown, although it is presumed that he survived and is residing somewhere in Europe.

World War II biopic Oppenheimer landed it's lead a first ever Oscar as Best Actor, in one of seven gongs for the movie at the 2024 学院 Awards. Away from his work with Nolan, Murphy 's 星／主役にする rose astronomically as lead Thomas Shelby in BBC 演劇 Peaky Blinders. Not forgetting his roots, Murphy told The 独立した・無所属 in January 2024 that he would join Boyle's 28 Days Later Sequel 'in a flash' if asked. However, in 28 Weeks Later, Jim's どの辺に are unknown, although it is 推定するd that he 生き残るd and is residing somewhere in Europe.

Naomie Harris as Selena:?Naomie Harris starred as the female lead in 28 Days Later - Selena, another survivor of the Rage Virus. She comes across Jim as he is escaping the infected in London and takes him to a hideout in the London Underground. Like Murphy, Harris was something of an unknown in 2002 and this performance earned her the Black Reel Outstanding Breakthrough Performance Award.

Naomie Harris as Selena:?Naomie Harris starred as the 女性（の） lead in 28 Days Later - Selena, another 生存者 of the 激怒（する） ウイルス. She comes across Jim as he is escaping the 感染させるd in London and takes him to a （犯人の）隠れ家 in the London 地下組織の. Like Murphy, Harris was something of an unknown in 2002 and this 業績／成果 earned her the 黒人／ボイコット Reel 優れた 打開 業績／成果 Award.?

In the following years she starred in Pirates Of The Caribbean and James Bond movies Skyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015) before starring in the vastly acclaimed 2016 movie Moonlight. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars, BAFTAs, Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards for her role as Paula in the drama. Since then, Harri s reprised her now-synonymous role as Moneypenny in No Time To Die (2021).

In the に引き続いて years she starred in 著作権侵害者s Of The Caribbean and James 社債 movies Skyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015) before starring in the vastly acclaimed 2016 movie Moonlight. She was 指名するd for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars, BAFTAs, Golden Globes and 審査する Actors Guild Awards for her 役割 as Paula in the 演劇. Since then, Harris reprised her now-synonymous 役割 as Moneypenny in No Time To Die (2021).

Christopher Eccleston as Major Henry West: Christopher Eccleston was comparatively established in 2002, having already starred in Shallow Grave (1994), The Others (2001) and Our Friends In The North (1996). The English actor appears in 28 Days Later as Major Henry West - commander of the military unit which takes the protagonists hostage. Three years after the film's release, Eccleston took up the daunting undertaking of bringing Doctor Who back to British TV screens for the first time in nearly a decade, but in award-winning fashion.

Christopher Eccleston as Major Henry West: Christopher Eccleston was comparatively 設立するd in 2002, having already starred in Shallow 墓／厳粛／彫る／重大な (1994), The Others (2001) and Our Friends In The North (1996). The English actor appears in 28 Days Later as Major Henry West - 指揮官 of the 軍の 部隊 which takes the protagonists 人質. Three years after the film's 解放（する）, Eccleston took up the daunting 請け負うing of bringing Doctor Who 支援する to British TV 審査するs for the first time in nearly a １０年間, but in award-winning fashion.?

Although he left the iconic role after one series, he stayed mainly in television, appearing in The Leftovers (2014-2017), True Detective (2024) and 2011 TV film The Borrowers. Eccleston has also continued to make regular stage appearances, playing leading roles in Hamlet, Macbeth and A Christmas Carol since filming 28 Days Later.

Although he left the iconic 役割 after one series, he stayed おもに in television, appearing in The Leftovers (2014-2017), True 探偵，刑事 (2024) and 2011 TV film The Borrowers. Eccleston has also continued to make 正規の／正選手 行う／開催する／段階 外見s, playing 主要な 役割s in Hamlet, Macbeth and A Christmas Carol since filming 28 Days Later.

David Schneider as unnamed scientist: David Schneider made his name as a comedy actor in the 1990s, appearing in shows like The Day Today (1994), Mr Bean (1994) and various Alan Partridge spinoffs alongside Steve Coogan. In 28 Days Late r, however, he performed the role of a scientist who worked at the Primate Research Centre where the Rage Virus was developed. A group of animal rights activists captured the scientist when they freed a captive chimpanzee, letting the infection into the wild. Since 2002, Schneider's best-known work has come as a writer, working with acclaimed director Armando Ianucci on The Death Of Stalin (2017).

David Schneider as 無名の scientist: David Schneider made his 指名する as a comedy actor in the 1990s, appearing in shows like The Day Today (1994), Mr Bean (1994) and さまざまな Alan Partridge spinoffs と一緒に Steve Coogan. In 28 Days Later, however, he 成し遂げるd the 役割 of a scientist who worked at the 大主教 研究 Centre where the 激怒（する） ウイルス was developed. A group of animal 権利s 行動主義者s 逮捕（する）d the scientist when they 解放する／自由なd a 捕虜 chimpanzee, letting the 感染 into the wild. Since 2002, Schneider's best-known work has come as a writer, working with acclaimed director Armando Ianucci on The Death Of Stalin (2017).

Noah Huntley as Mark: British actor and model Noah Huntley was 28 when he appeared in 28 Days Later as Mark - who alongside Selena helped the protagonist seek refuge at the start of the film. Three years later, he appeared as an older Peter Pevensie in The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe. In 2012, he starred alongside Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth in Snow White And The Huntsmen as King Magnus. More recently, he has appeared as Lord Sebastian Alamain in US soap Days Of Our Lives.

Noah Huntley as 示す: British actor and model Noah Huntley was 28 when he appeared in 28 Days Later as 示す - who と一緒に Selena helped the protagonist 捜し出す 避難 at the start of the film. Three years later, he appeared as an older Peter Pevensie in The Lion The Witch An d The Wardrobe. In 2012, he starred と一緒に Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth in Snow White And The Huntsmen as King Magnus. More recently, he has appeared as Lord Sebastian Alamain in US soap Days Of Our Lives.

Brendan Gleeson as Frank: Another very successful alum of 28 Days Later is Brendan Gleeson, who played Frank - a taxi driver who helped fellow survivors escape the infected. Gleeson had already made strong appearances in Braveheart (1995) and Snapper (1993) before the dystopian horror, but saved his best work for later in his career. His 2008 appearance in dark comedy In Bruges alongside Colin Farrell and Ralph Fiennes earned him nominations at the BAFTAs and Golden Globes. The Irish actor won an Emmy for Into The Storm (2009) and also starred in the hugely successful 2022 comedy-drama The Banshees Of Inisherin - again with Farrell.

Brendan Gleeson as Frank: Another very successful alum of 28 Days Later is Brendan Gleeson, who played Frank - a taxi driver who helped fellow 生存者s escape the 感染させるd. Gleeson had already made strong 外見s in Braveheart (1995) and Snapper (1993) before the dystopian horror, but saved his best work for later in his career. His 2008 外見 in dark comedy In Bruges と一緒に Colin Farrell and Ralph Fiennes earned him 指名／任命s at the BAFTAs and Golden Globes. The Irish actor won an Emmy for Into The 嵐／襲撃する (2009) and also starred in the hugely successful 2022 comedy-演劇 The Banshees Of Inisherin - again with Farrell.

Megan Burns as Hannah: Megan Burns was only 16 when she played Hannah - Frank's daughter - in 28 Days Later. However, the actress left acting after the movie to go into music under the name Betty Curse, releasing the rock album Here Lies Betty Curse in 2006, but no more. According to her Instagram, Burns is now an 'artist manager'.

Megan 燃やすs as Hannah: Megan 燃やすs was only 16 when she played Hannah - Frank's daughter - in 28 Days Later. However, the actress left 事実上の／代理 after the movie to go into music under the 指名する Betty 悪口を言う／悪態, 解放（する）ing the 激しく揺する album Here Lies Betty 悪口を言う／悪態 in 2006, but no more. によれば her Instagram, 燃やすs is now an 'artist 経営者／支配人'.

Ray Panthaki as Private Bedford: Ray Panthaki performed a relatively minor role aged 23 in 28 Days Later - as Private Bedford - but has gone on to big things since. In BBC series Boiling Point (2021), featuring Steven Graham as its lead, Panthaki played Freeman - for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the British Independent Film Awards. The actor was also executive producer of the show, and he has also directed a handful of short films.

Ray Panthaki as 私的な Bedford: Ray Panthaki 成し遂げるd a 比較して minor 役割 老年の 23 in 28 Days Later - as 私的な Bedford - but has gone on to big things since. In BBC series Boiling Point (2021), featuring Steven Graham as its lead, Panthaki played Freeman - for which he was 指名するd for Best Supporting Actor at the British 独立した・無所属 Film Awards. The actor was also (n)役員／(a)執行力のある 生産者 of the show, and he has also directed a handful of short films.

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