{"id":1005,"date":"2025-07-10T23:12:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T20:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powerup.city\/?p=1005"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:03:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:03:41","slug":"from-riffa-to-the-rage-virus-ghazi-al-ruffais-breakout-role-in-28-years-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powerup.city\/bh\/magazine\/from-riffa-to-the-rage-virus-ghazi-al-ruffais-breakout-role-in-28-years-later\/","title":{"rendered":"From Riffa to the Rage Virus: Ghazi Al Ruffai\u2019s Breakout Role in 28 Years Later"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When the Rage Virus resurfaces on the big screen in <\/span>28 Years Later<\/span><\/i>, one of the standout performances doesn\u2019t come from Hollywood royalty \u2014 but from <\/span>Riffa<\/span><\/b>, Bahrain.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Ghazi Al Ruffai<\/span><\/b>, a 30-year-old Bahraini actor, has landed a major breakout role as <\/span>Jimmy Snake<\/span><\/b> in the long-awaited sequel to Danny Boyle\u2019s cult-classic <\/span>28 Days Later<\/span><\/i>. Starring alongside Ralph Fiennes, Jack O\u2019Connell, and newcomer Alfie Williams, Ghazi\u2019s presence brings intensity, precision, and Middle Eastern grit to the post-apocalyptic franchise.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cFilming was wild \u2014 from cliffhanger scenes to fight choreography, I still pinch myself,\u201d Ghazi says.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A New Kind of Horror Star<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Set in a world still reeling from the viral outbreak introduced over two decades ago, <\/span>28 Years Later<\/span><\/i> takes the series in a bold new direction. This time, it\u2019s not just infected mobs to fear \u2014 it\u2019s organised survivors, cults, and those who\u2019ve learned to weaponise the apocalypse.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Ghazi\u2019s character, <\/span>Jimmy Snake<\/span><\/b>, leads one such group: a militant, cult-like faction thriving in the ruins of society. With choreographed action scenes and a commanding presence, Snake becomes more than a background threat \u2014 he\u2019s a <\/span>symbol of what\u2019s left when humanity turns on itself<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Ghazi performs much of his own stunt work in the film. A strong physical actor with theatre roots, he brings realism to the violence and emotion to the chaos. His role isn\u2019t just thrilling \u2014 it\u2019s memorable.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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From St Chris to the Silver Screen<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Raised in Riffa, Ghazi attended <\/span>St Christopher\u2019s School<\/span><\/b> in Saar, where his love for drama was first sparked. School plays gave way to professional training in the UK at <\/span>Guildford School of Acting<\/span><\/b> and the <\/span>Royal Central School of Speech and Drama<\/span><\/b> \u2014 both institutions known for producing serious stage and screen talent.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

His path wasn\u2019t handed to him. Bahrain\u2019s film industry is still growing, with limited infrastructure for homegrown actors. But Ghazi made it work, building a portfolio of indie work, theatre, and regional productions before making the leap to international cinema.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Today, with over <\/span>200,000 followers on social media<\/span><\/b> and a growing fanbase across the Gulf and Europe, Ghazi\u2019s career is entering a new chapter.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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What <\/span><\/b>28 Years Later<\/span><\/i><\/b> Means for Regional Talent<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The <\/span>28 Days Later<\/span><\/i> franchise is more than a zombie horror saga. Directed by Danny Boyle (<\/span>Trainspotting<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Slumdog Millionaire<\/span><\/i>), it\u2019s credited with redefining the genre \u2014 fast-paced, socially aware, and visually striking.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Now, with the third instalment, the franchise welcomes <\/span>diverse casting and global voices<\/span><\/b>. Ghazi\u2019s inclusion isn\u2019t tokenism \u2014 it\u2019s talent recognition. He holds his own among big-name British stars and paves the way for other Arab creatives to do the same.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

His success sends a clear message:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>