Yahoo News Sheep made the stars of the show as Hollywood comes to Rothbury for 28 Years Later
As locals hoped to catch sight of an A-list star or two, it was some sheep who became the stars of the show early doors as Hollywood arrived in Rothbury on Tuesday for filming on 28 Years Later.
The sequel to early 00s zombie smash 28 Days Later, 28 Years Later was confirmed at the start of this year, with the announcement t on it being green lot immediately sparking speculation on who would be in the cast and if Peaky Blinders actor and Oscar winner Cillian Murphy would be involved, having been the breakout star of the original.
Over the last few months, some huge names have been unveiled on the cast list for 28 Years Later, with former English Patient actor Ralph Fiennes, Killing Eve and Help star Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor Johnson, the man apparently in the running to be the next James Bond, all taking part.
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Residents in the Northumberland town of Rothbury first got a big hint that filming could be taking place on their doorstep when director Danny, who won an Academy Award for Slumdog Millionaire, arrived with crew in the spring; before plans were confirmed via letters sent to locals informing them where the filming would be taking place and of any road closures that would be enforced as a result.
The 28 Years Later team descended on Rothbury on Monday and on Tuesday morning it was time for cameras to start rolling in Jubilee Crescent, with several houses in the street being used in the film. And, with no sign of any A listers, it was some sheep who stole the show, with the animals being dressed in giant fleeces to make them look bobblier and wilder on camera.
Another area of Rothbury made a filming location for 28 Years Later is Blaeberry Hill, with filming set to take place there on Tuesday as well, with the Cow Haugh Car Park used as the main production base.
