TheResident Evilfranchise has had mixed success when it comes to live-action film adaptations. On one hand, theResident Evilmovies have made a lot of money, and are in fact some of the most successful video game movies ever made. On the other hand, pretty much all of theResident Evilmovies have been universally panned by critics and fans alike, with many not happy with the way the films have handled the source material.
Now that the previousResident Evilmovie series has concluded, filmmakers are looking to reboot the franchise with a film that’s far more accurate to the spirit of the games. Horror filmmakers Johannes Roberts wrote the script and is also directing the movie, Sony Pictures handling the distribution.
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When it comes to theResident Evilmovie reboot, a lot is still being kept underwraps. However, the details that we do know about the upcoming movie should make fans of Capcom’s survival-horror franchise plenty excited.
Cast and Characters
TheResident Evilmovie reboot first started generating significant excitement from the community when it confirmed its cast of characters, comprising of some of the most popular characters in series history. TheResident Evilmovie reboot has cast Kaya Scodelario as Claire Redfield, Robbie Amell as Chris Redfield, Hannah John-Kamen as Jill Valentine, and Avan Jogia as Leon S. Kennedy. So the main playable protagonists from the first twoResident Evilvideo games will be well-represented in the reboot film.
As far as villains go, theResident Evilmovie reboot is slacking in that department either. Tom Hopper ofUmbrella Academyfame has been cast as Albert Wesker, whereas Neal McDonough has been cast as William Birkin. More recently,Donal Logue has been cast as Chief Brian Ironsin theResident Evilmovie reboot.
And finally, Chad Rook and Lily Gao will also appear in theResident Evilmovie reboot, though their specific roles have yet to be revealed at the time of this writing.
Plot Summary
While specific plot details have yet to be revealed, it has been confirmed that theResident Evilmovie reboot is set in the year 1998, and will feature both the Spencer Estate fromResident Evil 1as well as Raccoon City fromResident Evil 2. TheResident Evilmovie will try to be scary, whereas the previousResident Evilmovies were more like action movies than anything else.
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It’s possible that theResident Evilmovie reboot will tell two stories at once, with part of the film covering the events of the mansion fromRE1, and the other half showcasing the events ofResident Evil 2. However, that’s just speculation at this time. How exactly Roberts plans on structuring the film is unclear, but it will definitely be interesting to see.
Resident Evil 1 and 2 Locations
Filming on theResident Evilmovie reboot is well underway, and so set photos of the film have started appearing online. These set photos seemingly confirm that some of the most important events and locations from the first twoResident Evilvideo games will make an appearance.Resident Evilmovie set photoshave confirmed that Emmy’s Diner, the Raccoon City Police Department, and the ill-fate semi-truck fromResident Evil 2will all be featured in the new movie.
Resident Evilmovie set photos have also shown a dark Arklay forest and helicopters, which are likely for scenes representing the firstResident Evilvideo game. While it’s difficult to say with certainty until fans can see the final product, theResident Evilmovie set photos seem to be a promising indication that the movie will indeed be accurate to the video games.
Possible Lisa Trevor
TheResident Evilmovie reboot will undoubtedly have zombies for the characters to face off against, but otherResident Evilmonsters have yet to be confirmed. It’s possible that theinfamousResident Evilremake monster Lisa Trevorwill be featured in the new movie, though, as actress/contortionist Marina Mazepa has been seen practicing stunts that seem to mimic the movements of Lisa in the game. Of course, it’s entirely possible that Mazepa is practicing for a different role, so fans should keep that in mind.
Besides Lisa Trevor, there are quite a few otherResident Evilmonsters that could be featured in the reboot, ranging from the Tyrant to lickers, and more. Fans will have to standby to learn more about the different monsters that may or may not be included in theResident Evilmovie reboot.
