‘Please no': Internet disapproves as Nia DaCosta in talks to make second part of '28 Years Later' trilogy

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Nia DaCosta, the director behind last year's poorly-received Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'The Marvels,' is reportedly in discussions to direct the second installment of Sony's highly-anticipated horror trilogy, '28 Years Later,' according to Empire magazine.

The news, which comes alongside the return of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland to the franchise, has ignited a storm of reactions across the Internet, with users expressing concern over DaCosta's potential involvement.

Nia DaCosta's expertise in horror genre

In a previous conversation with Variety, DaCosta expressed her excitement about venturing into new creative territories following her experience in the MCU. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Sony Pictures had secured rights to the much-awaited horror franchise earlier this year, with Garland tasked with writing the scripts.

Furthermore, there were suggestions that Cillian Murphy, known for his performance in the original '28 Days Later' and his recent Oscar victory for 'Oppenheimer', could take on the mantle of executive producer and possibly return to portray his character.

DaCosta brings her expertise in the horror genre, having previously directed 'Candyman,' a sequel to the 1992 classic, which premiered in 2021 to a mixed reception.

Original '28 Days Later' showed Cillian Murphy waking up from coma

The original '28 Days Later' showed Murphy waking up from a coma to a world overrun by the undead, grossing over $80 million worldwide. Though followed by the 2007 sequel '28 Weeks Later,' the absence of Boyle and Garland in significant roles was notable.

Boyle, known for his diverse filmography including the 2019 hit 'Yesterday', is slated to direct the first film in the new trilogy. Meanwhile, Garland, acclaimed for works like 'Civil War,' will be penning the scripts, with both assuming production roles alongside Andrew Macdonald and Peter Rice, veterans of the '28 Days Later' project.

Internet far from pleased in wake of Nia DaCosta's potential involvement in '28 Years Later' trilogy

As news of DaCosta's potential involvement in '28 Years Later' trilogy spread across the Internet, a wave of disapproval flooded social media platforms.

One X user commented, "It's not looking good brev," while another bluntly stated, "It’s over."

A third user voiced their concern, stating, "The director of The Marvels. I am worried."

Another individual shared disappointment, saying, "Please no. Her Candyman was horrible and I was looking forward to that at first."

A fifth user questioned the decision, exclaiming, "What??? No, get Danny Boyle back. What are you even doing?"

A sixth user shared a GIF from 'The Office', featuring Steve Carrell's character's saying, "Nope. Don't like that."

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