Jodie Comer has revealed that she studied Girls Aloud star Cheryl’s accent in preparation for her role in zombie apocalypse film 28 Years Later.
The 31-year-old Killing Eve actress was announced in April as the lead in the second sequel to the 2002 film 28 Days Later. Her character is from Newcastle.
Jodie told ELLE UK last month that she rewatches old videos of Cheryl as a judge on The X Factor to practice her Geordie accent.
Jodie is a master of the accent and has amazed viewers with her ability to switch between a multitude of languages in her role as Villanelle in Killing Eve.
On Tuesday, Jodie was seen in the third film in the franchise, with returning director Danny, who also helmed the 2002 original.
Jodie Comer revealed last month that to prepare for her upcoming role in the zombie apocalypse film 28 Years Later, she studied the accent of Girls Aloud star Cheryl (pictured in June)
Speaking to ELLE UK last month, Jodie revealed that she rewatches old videos of Cheryl as a judge on The X Factor to practice her Geordie accent (pictured is Cheryl on the show in 2010)
‘Danny [Boyle] “I just think he’s a confident, intuitive, intelligent director,” she said of her upcoming role in the North East of England.
“The original was so beloved, so I try not to think about it too much. I don’t put too many expectations on myself.”
Oscar-winning Cillian Murphy will reprise his role from the first film and return as Jim, joined by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Erin Kellyman and Jack O’Connell. of Danny Boyle return as director.
Jodie, who will play a Geordie character in the post-apocalyptic film, was spotted filming in the Northumberland countryside on Tuesday in the first photos of her.
The Liverpool star’s character appeared concerned in the photos, while a younger character attempted to hold her arm.
Jodie wore a long cream cardigan over a checked shirt and a floral dress with mud stains, with white tights and light pink leg warmers.
It’s Jodie’s second apocalyptic film in recent years, following her heartbreaking performance in the climate crisis drama The End We Start From.
Jodie played the role of Mother in the film adaptation of Megan Hunter’s novel. In this film adaptation, her character experiences motherhood for the first time during a terrifying apocalyptic flood.
Jodie is a master of the accent and has wowed viewers with her ability to switch between a multitude of languages in her role as Villanelle (pictured) in Killing Eve
The 31-year-old Killing Eve actress was announced in April as the lead in the second sequel to the 2002 film 28 Days Later. Her character is from Newcastle (pictured is Cheryl in 2008’s The X Factor)
It’s Jodie’s second apocalyptic film in recent years, following her heartbreaking performance in the climate crisis drama The End We Start From (pictured)
The film, which was released in the UK in January, opens with Jodie giving birth, after which she embarks on an extraordinary journey of strength and resilience as she raises her baby through the first year of his life during the climate crisis.
She said she was terrified when she started filming, as she had to work with 15 different babies on set.
She told the BBC: ‘I started this process literally terrified.
‘My hands were visibly shaking when I came across an eight-week-old baby on set. I thought, “Oh my God, what have I done?”
“It’s one thing to act and think of everything, but then to actually be aware of this precious little creature and make sure they’re safe.”
Jodie said she felt like she was following her character’s arc throughout the process, with both her and the mother initially feeling overwhelmed by motherhood but later coming to terms with it.
The film begins in London and shows the relationship between Woman and her partner R. It also shows Woman giving birth.
The film begins in London and describes the relationship between Woman and her partner R. It also shows how she gives birth
Rising waters mean Jodie’s character and R, played by Plebs actor Joel Fry, must flee their flooded home. But after heading to his parents’ house for shelter, lawlessness and further flooding force them to keep running.
The rules on set were strict, stating that babies were only allowed to be in a scene for 20 minutes, so Jodie had to be able to act with multiple babies, despite it being her first experience of close contact with such young children.
“It was a real eye-opener,” she said. “A lot of my younger cousins are grown up now, so I haven’t spent a lot of time with young babies.”
