Aaron Taylor-Johnsonmay only be 35 years old, but the actor has been building up his career for over two decades.His big breakout role was playing John Lennon in the 2009 filmNowhere Boybefore he made a splash in the action world, playing a keypart inKick-Ass. Since then, Taylor-Johnson has been in a wide variety of films.
He has been inMCU movies, played a part inThe King’s Man, and acted in one-off action hits likeBullet TrainandThe Fall Guy. His track record has been pretty strong review-wise, though that cannot be said about all of his works.Johnson’s last two films have received contrasting receptions, but the latest one helps make up for his prior mistake.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Plays Hunters In Both 28 Years Later & Kraven
This Creates A Weirdly Specific Career Trend
Taylo-Johnson’s latest two movies wereKraven the Hunterand28 Years Later.Kraven the Hunteris a Sony Pictures-produced Marvel movie about a hunter named Kraven whose rocky relationship with his father puts him down an intense path of vengeance. The film is directed by J.C. Chandor.
28 Years Lateris the third film in the28 Days Laterfranchise, picking up decades after the initial zombie virus outbreak. It is directed by Danny Boyle and also stars Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, and Jodie Comer. Hunting is in the title forKraven the Hunter, butJamie is also a form of hunter in28 Years Later.These back-to-back films see Taylor-Johnson carve out a unique niche for himself.
28 Years Later Is A Much Better Movie For Aaron Taylor-Johnson Than Kraven
It Did Better Among Critics And At The Box Office
Despite the crossover between the two characters,28 Years LaterandKravenhave given Taylor-Johnson extremely different responses.Kraven the Hunterwas critically panned, scoring only a 15% Tomatometer.ScreenRant’s Molly Freemangave it a 5 out of 10, saying that it “squanders its potential.”
28 Years Later, on the other hand, has a Certified Fresh 88% scoreon Rotten Tomatoes.ScreenRant’s Mary Kasselgave the movie a 7 out of 10, noting that the film made her feel “the heart-pounding thrill.“28 Years Laterhas also been a better box office success,making over $107 million worldwide, which is a franchise best. This result makes the movie a lot better for Taylor-Johnson’s reputation.
28 Years Later Can Give Taylor-Johnson The Franchise Kraven Didn’t
The Movie Already Has A Sequel Scheduled
28 Years Lateralready has a sequel planned with28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Considering his character has survived the events,Taylor-Johnson’s Jamie is expected to appear in the next movie. There is also talk of a third film being made, in which the actor could also appear.
Kraven the Hunteris unlikely to get a sequelafter its $62 million disappointment and negative reviews. If it had been better, it could have launched a series for Taylor-Johnson, but it looks like he will not have that chance. Thus,28 Years Laterwill be able to give him the franchise thatKravenwas not able to do. This is good news for the actor, as he plays a pretty big role in the zombie movie.
28 Years Later: The Bone Templeis set for release on August 01, 2025.
