Nia DaCosta Adds Infected to ’28 Years Later’ Script
Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2002 horror classic 28 Days Later, is slated for release in theaters on January 16, 2026. The follow-up, officially titled 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, is directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland.
The “bone temple” itself, a key location in boyle’s original film, is expected to feature prominently in the sequel, hinting at a return to familiar territory.The ending of 28 Years Later suggests the narrative will center on Jack O’Connell’s character, “Sir Jimmy crystal,” and his group of antagonists, alongside the returning hero, Spike, played by Alfie Williams.
Notably, Cillian Murphy’s character from 28 Days Later is also anticipated to make an appearance in The Bone Temple, though details remain scarce. The project gained momentum after Garland completed the script, which DaCosta credits with attracting her to the project.
DaCosta shared at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (via blank” rel=”noopener”>The hollywood Reporter) that working on the sequel was a especially positive experience, contrasting with her previous projects. She specifically noted the strength of Garland’s script, stating, “One of the issues I had with Candyman and Marvels was the lack of a really solid script… But Alex Garland hands you a script, and you’re like, ‘This is amazing.’ You don’t really have to change it.” Her primary creative contribution, she jokingly revealed, was “asking for more infected.”
DaCosta also discussed the collaborative nature of the production, inheriting both cast members and locations.While she had creative freedom in developing new locations, she collaborated with Boyle on the visual approach to existing characters like Samson.
Further updates on The Bone temple are expected in the coming months.