The 28 Days Later cast features Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris and Brendan Gleeson. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Danny Boyle’s 2002 movie on Pluto TV. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

28 Days Later takes place in London. When a man named Jim wakes up in a hospital, he learns about an apocalyptic event. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he and a group of fellow survivors evade and kill infected humans. Here’s every actor and character in 28 Days Later, the first installment of the movie franchise.

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28 Days Later Cast: Cillian Murphy as Jim

Character Profile: A bicycle courier. He wakes up in St Thomas’ Hospital after a traffic incident. Jim searches for safety while dealing with infected humans.

Murphy’s Resume: Robert Capa in Sunshine (2007), Scarecrow in The Dark Knight (2010), Robert Fischer in Inception (2010), Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders (2013-22), J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer (2023)

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28 Days Later Cast: Naomie Harris as Selena

Character Profile: Jim’s friend. She is a fellow survivor who vows to kill anyone who gets bitten by an infected human. Selena develops a romantic bond with Jim.

Harris’ Resume: Eve in the James Bond Movie Franchise (2012-), Paula in Moonlight (2016), Helen in The Third Day (2020), Frances Barrison/Shriek in Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), Zoe Vaughan in Black Bag (2025)

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28 Days Later Cast: Brendan Gleeson as Frank

Character Profile: A cab driver. He is a fellow survivor who looks after his young daughter. Frank travels to Manchester with Jim and Selena.

Gleeson’s Resume: Hamish in Braveheart (1995), August Nicholson in The Village (2004), Ken in In Bruges (2008), Father James in Calvary (2014), Colm Doherty in The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

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28 Days Later Cast: Megan Burns as Hannah

Character Profile: Frank’s daughter. She is a stoner who travels to Manchester with her father and other survivors. Hannah fights back against a scheming military officer.

Burns’ Resume: Teresa in Liam (2000)

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28 Days Later Cast: Christopher Eccleston as Major Henry West

Character Profile: A military officer. He lives in a country home with his soldiers. Major Henry West tries to lure Selena and Hannah into sexual slavery.

Eccleston’s Resume: David Stephens in Shallow Grave (1994), Doctor Who in Doctor Who (2005), Malekith in Thor: The Dark World (2013), Matt Jamison in The Leftovers (2014-17), Ted Connelly in True Detective (2024)

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The 28 Days Later cast also includes:

• Noah Huntley as Mark
• Stuart McQuarrie as Sergeant Farrell
• Ricci Harnett as Corporal Mitchell
• Leo Bill as Private Jones
• Luke Mably as Private Clifton
• Junior Laniyan as Private Bell
• Ray Panthaki as Private Bedford
• Sanjay Rambaruth as Private Davis
• Marvin Campbell as Private Mailer

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