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Nia DaCosta Makes History with 28 Years Later Directing Debut

1/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Nia DaCosta directs 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, January 16, 2026, becoming the first woman to direct in Danny Boyle's zombie franchise.
DaCosta studied at New York University and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
She aims to depart from Boyle's style.
The film features violence and music from Duran Duran and Radiohead.
DaCosta will receive the Sundance Institute's Vanguard Award for Fiction this month.

History

Historical Context

Jane Campion's 1993 Academy Award nomination as the first female Best Director nominee highlighted the severe underrepresentation of women in film, with only 4% of directors being female at the time. Nia DaCosta's upcoming direction of 28 Years Later marks a significant milestone, as she becomes the first woman to direct a film in Danny Boyle's franchise, reflecting ongoing efforts for gender equality in Hollywood.

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Story summary

Nia DaCosta directs 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, January 16, 2026, becoming the first woman to direct in Danny Boyle's zombie franchise.
DaCosta studied at New York University and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
She aims to depart from Boyle's style.
The film features violence and music from Duran Duran and Radiohead.
DaCosta will receive the Sundance Institute's Vanguard Award for Fiction this month.

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