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Hollywood stars Jodie Comer (‘Killing Eve’), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (‘Bullet Train’), and Ralph Fiennes (‘The Menu’) have joined the cast of ’28 Years Later,’ the long-awaited sequel to the 2002 zombie hit ’28 Days Later.’ Original filmmakers Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are reuniting for the project, which is set to launch a trilogy. Boyle will direct the first film from a script penned by Garland, and they will also produce the project alongside original producer Andrew Macdonald and Peter Rice. Details about the characters to be played by Comer, Taylor-Johnson, and Fiennes are being kept under wraps.

A24’s political thriller ‘Civil War’ has surpassed expectations at the international box office, grossing $67.3 million globally. Despite its U.S.-centric subject matter, the film has resonated with audiences in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Brazil, Spain, Belgium, Finland, and Portugal. After two weeks of release, ‘Civil War’ is already one of A24’s highest-grossing films.

Alex Garland’s “Civil War” explores the devastating consequences of secession and the vital role of journalism in documenting the horrors of conflict. Despite its powerful subject matter, the film is criticized for downplaying real-world politics. Instead, it focuses on the experiences of journalists caught in the crossfire, highlighting the challenges and responsibilities of image-making in a crumbling society.