Hidden Gem: Michael Smiley as a Zombie Outside The Winchester in 'Shaun of the Dead'

Just rewatched Shaun of the Dead and couldn’t help but notice a fun little detail that totally made me smile. Did you know that Michael Smiley, the actor best known as Tyres from Spaced, makes a cheeky cameo as one of the zombies outside The Winchester?

And get this — he’s in full Tyres get-up! It’s such a perfect nod to his Spaced character, almost like a little Easter egg for fans. I love how Edgar Wright and the team love slipping in these hidden gems — it’s like a secret handshake among comedy and horror lovers.

Watching him shuffle around as a zombie, dressed just like Tyres, adds an extra layer of fun to an already brilliant film. It’s these tiny details that remind me how much care and personality go into Shaun of the Dead.

Every time I spot something like this, it makes me appreciate the film even more — it’s not just a zombie comedy, it’s a love letter to fans of British TV and cinema alike.