Young Leeds fan's key role in Boyle's new film 28 Years Later

A young Leeds United fan who starred in the club's Christmas advert alongside Archie Gray and Georginio Rutter plays a key role in Danny Boyle's new zombie film 28 Years Later.

- by Graham Smyth

Rocco Haynes landed a dream role at Elland Road when he played the part of a youngster being served in the club shop by his favourite players, Gray and Rutter. The 11-year-old was also handed a bauble by Leeds legend Eddie Gray in another of the Christmas advert scenes.

His latest acting gig is the opening scene of an iconic film series that began with 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. Oscar-winning filmmaker Boyle has directed 28 Years Later, which stars Killing Eve's Jodie Comer, Tenet's Aaron Taylor-Johnson and the legendary Ralph Fiennes.