Cillian Murphy shock as 28 Years Later zombie’s identity revealed… after fans went wild for actor’s ‘cameo’

Cillian Murphy fans are in shock after a 28 Years Later zombie heavily speculated to be the Oscar winner was unmasked.

The Oppenheimer star, 48, played Jim in the 2002 horror classic, with a gruesome zombie scene appearing in the trailer for the sequel 28 Years Later, sparking worldwide speculation that the actor had revived his role.

However, a London art dealer and model has now claimed he is the zombie in the upcoming film.

Angus Neill told it The Guardian he plays ‘Emaciated Infected’ in the film and was talent spotted by director Danny Boyle.

Neill, who is signed to agency ‘Ugly Models’, said: ‘Danny told me he had always had me in mind for the role. So we met, we hit it off and I agreed to participate.

“On set he has an extraordinary ability to hypnotize you, and it was a very, very intense experience working with him on the film.”

Movie fans were stunned by the scene that raised a zombie in a field behind it Jodie Komer‘s character.

The sequel will hit theaters in June 2025 and also stars Jodie, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Erin Kellyman and Jack O’Connell.

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In January, Cillian, 48, addressed speculation that he would be reprising the hit zombie franchise.

Cillian told me The independent on his plans for involvement: “I would be there in a heartbeat. I’ve done two films with both guys (Boyle and Garland) and I’d love to work with them again. Of course I’ll be there.’

The original film 28 days later Cillian stars as a bicycle courier who awakens from a coma to discover that the accidental release of a highly contagious, aggression-inducing virus has caused the collapse of society.

Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Megan Burns and Brendan Gleeson appeared in supporting roles.

The film 28 Years Later is the sequel to 2002’s 28 Days Later and 2007’s 28 Weeks Later.

A sequel has already been ordered – 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple – and will be directed by The Marvels’ Nia DaCosta.

Last month fThey were stunned to discover that the 2025 blockbuster was filmed on an iPhone – the greatest film to ever do this.

While most films use cameras from German manufacturer ARRI Group, director Danny Boyle decided the first ’28’ film in 18 years needed something different.

28 Years Later wrapped filming this summer – and principal photography took place using some custom iPhone 15s, WIRED reported.

With a budget of $75 million, 28 Years Later is the biggest movie made on an iPhone and follows in the footsteps of a new Apple TV show.

28 Days Later was a genre-defining film because it was the first to portray zombies as lightning fast instead of slow and sluggish.

The films are set 28 days, weeks and years after the outbreak of a deadly virus in London, which infects everyone and turns them into bloodthirsty killers.

Anthony Dod Mantle will serve as cinematographer on 28 Years Later – he and Danny won Oscars together in 2009 for their work on Slumdog Millionaire.

Anthony was also cinematographer on 28 Days Later, as well as Danny’s other films 127 Hours (2010), Trance (2013) and T2 Trainspotting (2017).

Principal filming for 28 Years Later wrapped in late August, and until now the production has kept it secret that the film was shot on smartphones, asking film staff to sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent the disclosure of this detail.