28 Years Later: The Bone Temple looks like it could be much different from the first movie in the new trilogy. The first movie, which was released in June of this year, revived the zombie franchise that began all the way back in 2002. Even though the ending of 28 Years Later was divisive, fans are still incredibly excited about the upcoming sequel.

The Bone Temple will reveal more about Jimmy Crystal and his cult-like crew, who were introduced at the very end of the first movie, but several other characters from 28 Years Later will return, as well. Ralph Fiennes’ Dr. Kelson is one of these characters, and fans can’t wait to see what his role in the sequel is after he left a lasting impression in the first film.

28 Years Later established Kelson as a former doctor who has spent years building The Bone Temple to honor the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ. After teaching Spike some valuable lessons about life and death in the first movie, the trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple confirms that he will have a prominent role in the sequel.

In fact, based on the trailer, it seems like Dr. Kelson could be the most important character in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

Ralph Fiennes’ Dr. Kelson Looks Like The Main Character Of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Since 28 Years Later ends on a major cliffhanger, it’s a relief to learn that The Bone Temple will pick up not long afterward. The sequel will see Spike become a member of Jimmy’s cult, but Dr. Kelson will be a major character, as well. In fact, it seems like we’re going to learn even more about his backstory in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

In the trailer for the movie, Dr. Kelson can be seen looking at pH๏τos of him and his wife. This suggests that his encounter with Spike and Isla will lead to him reflecting on his own life. Dr. Kelson seems like he has adapted to the United Kingdom’s downfall quite well, but perhaps his grief will be explored more in the sequel.

Furthermore, the trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple confirms that Dr. Kelson will once again encounter Samson, an infected Alpha who he has formed a relationship with over the years. In the first movie, Dr. Kelson saves Spike and Ilsa from the Alpha and reveals he’s known of Samson for years.

Dr. Kelson and Samson face off once again in the trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. At first, it seems like they might fight, but another sH๏τ shows Kelson placing his hand on Samson’s shoulder. Perhaps The Bone Temple will establish Kelson and Samson as allies, and the latter will help the former in his potential fight against Jimmy’s group.

The trailer also shows Jimmy and his group visiting The Bone Temple, and there’s a strong chance that they won’t come in peace. Most likely, Dr. Kelson will be featured prominently in this scene too, which further proves that he will be an important character in practically every aspect of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

Of course, the sequel’s subтιтle provides further reason to believe Dr. Kelson will be the main character, since he is the one who built The Bone Temple. Based on all the evidence provided in the first trailer for The Bone Temple, it seems like Kelson will indeed be the main character, while Spike and Jimmy’s gang will be supporting characters.

Dr. Kelson Being The Main Character Of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Radically Changes The Sequel

While the majority of Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later was an adrenaline-fueled movie, the third act slowed things down quite a bit. This is largely because of Dr. Kelson’s introduction. Once Spike and Isla make it to The Bone Temple, 28 Years Later turns into a meditative film. This change of tone was a major risk, but actually works incredibly well.

Because of Dr. Kelson’s more prominent role in the sequel, there’s a chance that 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple will be much slower than the first movie. This would be a drastic change, but director Nia DaCosta has revealed that she didn’t simply want to copy Boyle’s style with the sequel.

Therefore, Dr. Kelson’s upgraded role could potentially make 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple drastically different from the first movie. This shouldn’t be cause for concern, though, as there will still be plenty of thrilling action sequences through the infected and Spike’s time with Jimmy’s group.

However, it wouldn’t be a bad thing for the sequel to slow down at times and delve deeper into the characters, as well. The third act of 28 Years Later, when Dr. Kelson plays a prominent role, is arguably the best part of the movie. Kelson as the main character in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple could actually be a great thing for the sequel then.