Danny Boyle on 'extraordinary' Cheddar Gorge
Danny Boyle has described Cheddar Gorge as "extraordinary" after filming parts of his zombie apocalpyse flick 28 Years Later there.
The director added that he felt "privileged" to be shooting in Somerset for the film, which was released on Friday.
Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who lives near Bruton in Somerset, stars alongside Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes and Alfie Williams in the film, which is set 28 years after the accidental release of a virus that caused the breakdown of society.
Mr Boyle said the gorge was "one of the most unique pieces of British landscape".
PANick Sheldon, operations manager overseeing the filming at Cheddar Gorge, said: "It's a spectacular location for this film... it was a real privilege to work with Danny on this movie.
"They turned Cheddar Gorge into a real zombie apocalypse for a few days.
"I was lucky enough to go to the premiere this week where I got to sit next to Zombie number three.
"We were used for the last 10 minutes of the film so the climax is all based in Somerset."
Mr Taylor-Johnson said the film has "got a feel that's like no other movie", thanks to the experimental way it was shot.
Some of the film was shot using iPhones, which Mr Taylor-Johnson said "felt initimate".
The film is the third instalment of the 28 Days Later series. In the second film, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's 2007 film 28 Weeks Later, the "rage virus" is seen reaching Europe.
Mr Boyle's film sees the infected pushed back and re-confined to British shores. As the rest of the world heals, Britain's remaining survivors have been left to fend for themselves.
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