28 Years Later Scores Young Fathers
Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later revives the horror saga with a score by Young Fathers in June
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28 Years Later Returns
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, the long-awaited follow-up to the landmark zombie thriller. The film picks up nearly three decades after the rage virus decimated Britain. In a new Instagram announcement, the creative team revealed that June 19th will see the sequel arrive in cinemas, this time powered by a score from Mercury Prize–winning trio Young Fathers.
Soundtrack By Young Fathers
The announcement post reads: “28 Years Later. Directed By Danny Boyle. Written by Alex Garland. Music by Young Fathers. In cinemas June 19th.” The group’s atmospheric blend of hip-hop, soul and experimental electronics promises to underscore Boyle’s tense vision of a world still haunted by its violent past.
Young Fathers—consisting of Kayus Bankole, Graham “G” Hastings and Alloysious Massaquoi—formed in Edinburgh in 2008. They shot to prominence with their debut album DEAD, which won the Mercury Prize in 2014. Their fearless approach to genre and sound caught Boyle’s ear, leading him to commission the trio for this high-profile film project.
From Edinburgh To The Silver Screen
According to the band’s Wikipedia entry, Young Fathers were first noticed after a buzz-worthy 2012 EP and rapidly earned accolades for their live shows. Since winning the Mercury Prize, they have released two more studio albums—White Men Are Black Men Too and Cocoa Sugar—both earning critical praise and chart success in the UK. Now they step into film scoring, a first for the group.
In a recent interview with NME, Kayus Bankole said, “Working on a Danny Boyle film was a dream come true. We wanted to push ourselves into darker territory and the world of 28 Years Later was the perfect fit.” G Hastings added that the band experimented with minimalist textures and heavy percussion to capture the film’s brooding tone.
A New Chapter For A Cult Franchise
Born out of Boyle’s and Garland’s desire to revisit the rage virus mythology, 28 Years Later promises fresh characters and settings alongside nods to the original cast. Boyle directs from a script by Garland, who co-wrote the first film, while Claudia Karvan and Jacob Anderson join returning cast members for a story that explores memory, survival and the long shadow of trauma.
Industry insiders say that Young Fathers delivered over an hour of original music, ranging from ambient soundscapes to propulsive rhythms. Early reactions from private screenings describe the soundtrack as “haunting” and “integral to the film’s pacing.”
What Fans Can Expect
The Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ8vqBfsg2p/) features the official poster: a stark image of a lone figure amid deserted London streets, blood red text and the caption details. Fans have already flooded the comments with excitement, tagging friends and predicting box office success.
Young Fathers’ social media recently highlighted the announcement: their feed shifted from tour updates to promotional art for 28 Years Later, indicating the band’s commitment to this new venture. Viewers will hear snippets of the score when the film opens in theaters on June 19th.
Looking Ahead
As 28 Years Later gears up for release, Boyle’s return to the zombie genre and Garland’s sharp script have plenty of buzz. Young Fathers bring a fresh musical voice that could redefine the sound of modern horror. With trailers expected soon and advance screenings planned around the Cannes Film Festival, audiences have plenty to anticipate.
The collaboration underscores Boyle’s knack for pairing striking visuals with memorable music—think Trainspotting’s techno pulse or Slumdog Millionaire’s rousing themes. This time, he taps into Young Fathers’ boundary-pushing style, setting the stage for one of the summer’s most anticipated releases.
Get your tickets now, and prepare to experience 28 Years Later—where a new chapter in a cult franchise erupts to life underpinned by a bold new soundtrack.
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