Alfie Williams Eyes Dead Space Role After 28 Years Later
Rising star Alfie Williams, known for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, shares his passion for Dead Space and his hopes to portray Isaac Clarke in a future film adaptation.
Alfie Williams, who’s quickly making a name for himself with his second major feature, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, hasn’t even seen the film reach American cinemas yet. Still, that hasn’t stopped him from looking ahead. In a recent chat, the young actor revealed he’s been spending a fair bit of time with the classic survival horror game Dead Space, and he’s not shy about his ambitions for the future.
During an interview, Williams admitted,
“I’ve been sticking to the classics,”
when asked about his current gaming habits. The interviewer, not missing a beat, suggested,
“We can get a message out to the IGN community to try and push for it.”
The idea of a film adaptation of Dead Space, once a pipe dream, now seems less far-fetched as Hollywood continues to mine video games for inspiration.
Dreaming of Isaac Clarke
Williams, just 15, spoke separately about his dream role. He told Wonderland magazine he’d jump at the chance to play Isaac Clarke, the beleaguered engineer at the heart of Dead Space,
“if they ever decide to make a live-action version.”
There’s a catch, though, as he wryly noted:
“But I would have to wait a while, since the character is like 40 years old!”
Still, the enthusiasm is clear. He added,
“One day, I would absolutely love to be in a Western. I just think it would be amazing. My favourite Western is Young Guns and I would love to play Billy the Kid if they ever made a remake of that film.”
Dead Space: A Cult Classic
Dead Space, first released in 2008 and remade in 2023, follows Isaac Clarke as he boards the USG Ishimura, a mining ship that’s gone eerily silent. The story kicks off after Isaac receives a distress call from his girlfriend Nicole, who’s stationed on the vessel. Rumours swirl about a virus sweeping through the crew after they unearthed a strange alien relic on Aegis VII. As Isaac picks his way through the ruined corridors, he stumbles upon not just the grotesque Necromorphs—reanimated corpses of the crew—but also a tangle of political secrets and a fanatical cult obsessed with the artefact.
The game’s blend of psychological horror, science fiction, and conspiracy has made it a favourite among fans, and it’s no wonder Williams is drawn to the idea of bringing Isaac to life on the big screen. With the current trend of adapting video games for cinema, the prospect feels more plausible than ever.
Looking Ahead
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is set to arrive in US cinemas on 16 January, while UK audiences can already catch it. As Williams’ star continues to rise, his ambitions for future roles—whether in the haunted corridors of a derelict spaceship or the dusty streets of a Western—seem well within reach. For those keeping an eye on upcoming video game adaptations, it’s worth watching where Williams’ career heads next.