Cheddar Gorge locals are cheesed off as road closures to film Danny Boyle's new horror movie 28 Years Later forces them into 21-mile detour The main road running through Cheddar Gorge area will be closed to the public By Imogen Mcnamara Published: 12:49 BST, 25 July 2024 | Updated: 13:11 BST, 25 July 2024 e-mail View comments Cheddar Gorge locals are facing a 21-mile detour this week as filming crews descend on the iconic Somerset beauty spot to shoot scenes for Danny Boyle 's new horror movie 28 Years Later. Somerset Council has announced that the B3135, the main road which runs through the attraction, will remain closed until this weekend, and maybe longer, to accommodate the film crew. The road closures mean a 21-mile diversion for motorists, likely resulting in extra fuel bills and longer journey times.
Jodie Comer on the set of 28 Years Later in Northumberland earlier this month Members of the cast playing zombies could be seen running naked in between shots Cheddar Gorge attracts nearly 500,000 visitors each year with many coming to see the caves A planning notice also reveals that production teams will be utilising laybys and parking bays along The Cliffs route. It is understood Boyle's production company has paid Somerset Council for the filming and closure of the Gorge. The current cast of 28 Years Later, a sequel to cult classic 28 Days Later, includes Cillian Murphy , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Jodie Comer , Ralph Fiennes , Jack O'Connell and Erin Kellyman.
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