who plays philip in shaun of the dead
Bill Nighy
Shaun of the Dead
haun of the Dead is a 2004 horror comedy drama film directed by Edgar Wright. The film was written by Wright and Simon Pegg, who stars in it as Shaun. Along with friend Ed, played by Nick Frost, Shaun is caught unaware by the zombie apocalypse; they attempt to take refuge in a local pub with their loved ones. The film co-stars Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran, Bill Nighy, and Penelope Wilton. It is the first installment in the "Three Flavours Cornetto" trilogy, followed by "Hot Fuzz" (2007) and "The World's End" (2013).

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Shaun of the Dead [SEP] Introduction
The title and plot also refer to the "Dead" films directed by George A. Romero. Principal photography took place across London and at Ealing Studios between May and June 2003. It premiered in London on 29 March 2004 and was theatrically released in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2004 and in the United States on 24 September of that same year. It was met with universal critical and commercial acclaim, grossing $30 million worldwide against a budget of $6.1 million and receiving two nominations at the British Academy Film Awards. It was ranked third on the Channel 4 list of the 50 Greatest Comedy Films and quickly acquired a cult following.