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Nia DaCosta Says She Asked for “More Infected” in ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’

At an Edinburgh festival Q&A, the director praised Alex Garland’s script and noted the latitude she has over casting and locations for the January sequel.

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Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) in Columbia Pictures' 28 YEARS LATER.
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Overview

  • DaCosta is directing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the back-to-back follow-up to Danny Boyle’s June hit, with a theatrical release set for January 16, 2026.
  • She told attendees she requested Alex Garland add “more infected” to his screenplay, calling the rest of the script “amazing.”
  • DaCosta said she inherited key elements but was given leeway to cast additional roles and develop most locations, collaborating selectively with Boyle on character looks.
  • Reports indicate the sequel will continue threads involving Spike and Jack O’Connell’s character, with Cillian Murphy expected to appear.
  • Sony is distributing the planned trilogy, with the first film earning over $150 million worldwide; subsequent entries have reported mid-range budgets and plans tied to audience response.