Florence Pugh stars as a nurse in Yungblud’s “Zombie” music video, merging her acclaimed screen presence with the singer’s deeply personal tribute to health workers. This surprising collaboration celebrates the tireless efforts of nurses, drawing from Yungblud’s own family experiences and putting Pugh in a poignant and angelic role.
Pugh Portrays a Nurse in a Tribute to Healthcare Workers
In the brand-new video for “Zombie,” Florence Pugh takes on the persona of a weary nurse, reflecting the exhaustion and compassion often shown by real-life healthcare professionals. Yungblud crafted this song—and its visual storytelling—as a dedication to nurses inspired by the health battles faced by his grandmother. Throughout the video, Pugh’s character transforms from a burnt-out medical worker to a figure of hope, ultimately represented as an angel.
Behind the Scenes: The Artists Share Their Viewpoints
Yungblud shared that he envisioned Florence Pugh starring in the music video from the moment the song was written, highlighting the natural fit between the actress’s style and the song’s narrative. Expressing his admiration for her artistry, he said,
“Florence Pugh, in my opinion, is one of the most exciting British artists in a long time,”
—Yungblud, Singer-Songwriter. He further noted,
“I think she has this individuality that is not adherent to anyone else. She is completely legit and individual within her own style in her own time.”
—Yungblud, Singer-Songwriter.
The artist described the song’s tone and praised Pugh’s on-set presence by adding,
“The song is so deep, so emotional, but so fundamentally British,”
—Yungblud, Singer-Songwriter. He went on to say,
“I was like mind blown watching her on set. And she’s just a legend. You can tell, man. She’s just sat in a pub on a Sunday with a pint of Guinness, just talking sh-t.”
—Yungblud, Singer-Songwriter.
Florence Pugh responded enthusiastically about participating in the project and reflected on how meaningful the experience was to her.
“Making special things with special people. I believe in everything @yungblud stands for and am absolutely inspired by how he uses his art and his voice. Being a part of his music video for ‘Zombie’ feels surreal to me. Dom and I have been trying to find something to work together on for a while and so when he voicenotes me (in a suuuper casual way) about whether I’d be down we muscled our teams together to find a way to squeeze this in to both our insanely busy schedules, there was no way I was missing out on this.”
—Florence Pugh, Actress.
She continued with praise for Yungblud’s talent and dedication to the tribute, writing,
“I haven’t known him for long but I’m just so proud of this beautiful British talent. Thank you for having me on your journey and thank you for making this love letter to nurses all around. What a privilege it is to make epic things, with epic people for great reasons.”
—Florence Pugh, Actress.
A Surreal and Impactful Partnership
This collaboration stands out as a testament to the connection between artists from different disciplines, with Florence Pugh stars as nurse in Yungblud’s Zombie music video shining a spotlight on unsung heroes. The effort brought together the creative energies of both individuals, supported by their teams, and offered a heartfelt message to nurses everywhere. The partnership follows Pugh’s previous appearance in a music video for Rachel Chinouriri, continuing her involvement in music-driven storytelling. Both Yungblud and Pugh describe this pairing as special and deeply resonant, setting a new standard for passionate and optimistic artistic tributes.
