cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/23954026
Last month, Boyle told Empire that he was going to be directing the trilogy capper, and claimed that it wouldn’t be shot “until audiences respond to the first film.” Judging by the record-breaking reaction to the trailer, I don’t believe Boyle/Garland will have much of a problem completing their trilogy.
In fact, it actually looks like it’s now on the fast track as a recent listing has “28 Years Later: Part 3” starting production on March 31, 2025. The entire trilogy will have been shot and completed by the time Boyle starts to do press on the first one in June.
I am so excited for this trilogy of films already. Maybe I’m going to be disappointed because I’m overhyping it to myself but I love the idea of 28 x later taking on a folk horror vibe.
I had no idea this was going to be a trilogy.
That was always the plan but the speed they’ve made them has surprised everyone.
That’s crazy. I can only assume this is a low budget set of films? Has there been a trilogy of films released in this way before? I.e. all completed before anyone has seen the first film?
The only ones that come to mind but don’t really fit the criteria are Back to the Future: Parts 2 & 3. Also, Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions.
All 3 Lord of the Rings films were all shot at the same time.
Good call - they were surefire hits and a big production, so, if you have the team together you may as well keep rolling.
slaps forehead of course it was! Duh!
We were already in uncharted waters when they decided to finish a trilogy with a trilogy. In the examples you mention, they had a successful part 1 so the others were greenlit. Technically 28XL has also had a successful part 1, and a less successful part 2. The only surprise it has taken this long to come back for part 3, which is now 28XL 3a, 3b and 3c.
I presume the quality of the story, the big name talent involved, the low budget (28YL 1 was partly filmed on an iPhone) and the quick turnaround meant the studio was happy to write some cheques. The positive reaction to the first trailer can’t have hurt.
