'28 Years Later' actor Chi Lewis-Parry said he scared Danny Boyle into casting him as Samson the Alpha

Jul 1 2025 by Business Insider

 
Chi Lewis-Parry at the "28 Years Later" premiere and in an exclusive behind-the-scenes photo from the film.

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Chi Lewis-Parry played the infected Alpha, Samson, in Danny Boyle's "28 Years Later."The actor told BI he impressed Boyle in his audition by sprinting at him from across the room."Every time he tried to move, I would nudge him into place," he said.

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