Overview

• Boyle said in a Guardian interview that the rags-to-riches film, which won eight Oscars, would be impossible to finance today because of cultural appropriation concerns.
• He described the original production methodreighting a small British team to work with a large Indian crew
• s "a flawed method" that still positioned him as an outsider.
• Despite his critiques, Boyle affirmed his pride in the film’s achievements and its impact on global cinema.
• He suggested that any modern retelling would require a young Indian director to ensure authentic authorship.
• Boyle’s reflections coincide with the release of his new zombie sequel, 28 Years Later, highlighting a broader industry shift toward more inclusive storytelling.