Danny Boyle He was not afraid to avoid conventions in filmmaking. His genre-defining zombie apocalypse classic 28 days later This production not only revolutionized the living dead as fast-moving creatures capable of wreaking havoc on society, but also marked the first time a Canon XL-1 digital video camera was used during location filming. Now there is one. Continuing the series 23 years after the original version alex garlandthe long-awaited 28 years later Production was completed over the summer, and similarly unconventional methods were used for filming.
After filming, reports emerged that the film crew used an iPhone 15 Pro Max instead of a traditional camera. During an interview with Colliders steve weintraub for conclaveone of the stars of the sequel, Ralph Fienneswe could confirm that future blockbusters are using Apple’s technology.
When asked about how the film was shot on smartphones, Fiennes laughed and said:Yes, an iPhone is attached to the back of the giant lens!“Shots from the set earlier this year teased its unusual setup, showing the lack of a traditional modular system or long lens-mounted camera body. , all that was visible while they were there was a protective cage holding the phone inside the rig.” The iPhone was just one tool in their arsenal, and they modified it significantly by adding accessories. It’s notable that it was a unique choice for a film with a budget of approximately $75 million.
iPhones have been used in small arthouse projects, including: steven soderbergh‘s insane and Sean Baker‘s tangerine. 28 days laterBut this is almost a full-circle moment for the staff after making the XL-1 camcorders available for use in the original, and it’s sure to be the biggest production to date to utilize them.
sequel Many of the team that contributed to the development are returning. 28 days laterBoyle and Garland are joined by a returning cinematographer. anthony dodd mantle. Boyle’s film won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. slumdog millionaireMantle contributed to the implementation of the iPhone. 28 years later It may indicate the temporal distance between the new film and its predecessor. Using a video camera created a rougher texture and emphasized the desolate world. 28 days laterwhile the new approach will offer its own unique flair when it hits screens next year. This is at least a sign of the team’s willingness to experiment with the sequel and make it related to, yet different from the previous two films.
Who else is involved in “28 Years Later”?
28 years later This is the third work in the series, following in 2007. jeremy renner-led follow-up After 28 weeks. Also, a new trilogy written entirely by Garland is set to begin. candyman helmer Nia DaCosta He is the director of the middle part. Fiennes will be one of three new leads joining the first film. aaron taylor johnson and Jodie Comer. Don’t be left behind. Cillian Murphy‘ Jim returns for the first time since his hopeful ending in 2002, and has grown a lot from the delivery man who was awakened by the outbreak of a cataclysmic virus. Others scheduled to appear are: erin kellyman and jack o’connell. Character and plot details are kept close to the vest, but more may be revealed closer to the film’s release.
28 years later The movie is scheduled to be released on June 20, 2025. Find out more about the film on Collider as soon as it’s released. By the way, tickets are currently on sale. conclave Find out more soon from our interview with Fiennes ahead of its theatrical release this Friday, October 25th.
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