That zombie in the 28 Years Later trailer wasn't Cillian Murphy

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Long-awaited '28 Years Later' trailer drops surprise casting as zombie revealed to be art dealer, not franchise star Cillian Murphy

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Angus Neill, a prominent art dealer, is confirmed to have played the infected creature in the trailer, dispelling fan theories that it was franchise lead Cillian Murphy
The surprise casting is seen as a savvy move by the filmmakers to build hype and intrigue around the highly anticipated sequel, expected to hit theaters next year

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Cillian Murphy, Angus Neill, 28 Years Later