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- ↑ Kroll, Justin (2024-04-10). "'Candyman' Director Nia DaCosta In Talks To Helm Part Two Of New '28 Years Later' Trilogy From Sony Pictures". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ↑ Bolt, Neil (June 24, 2024). "28 Years Later Sequel Title Revealed in Copyright Filing". ComingSoon.net . Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ↑ Aaron Taylor-Johnson talks Kraven the Hunter, Pietro, Kick-Ass | Happy Sad Confused. YouTube. December 13, 2024. Event occurs at 41:10. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ↑ US Copyright Office Document No. V15022D529 / 2024-02-21
- ↑ Lake District: Cillian Murphy seen filming 28 Years Later in Ennerdale
