"Barbarian and Weapons director Zach Cregger has been given the reins for a brand-new Resident Evil movie. After co-founding the comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know and starring in sitcoms, Cregger has emerged as one of the most successful horror directors of this generation. His involvement with this project sparked a bidding war, which was ultimately won by Sony Pictures, the studio that released the previous seven films in the franchise."
"Will established Resident Evil heroes appear in the film? Cregger has indicated that he isn't planning to use any of the RE heroes in leading roles. "I'm telling a story that is a love letter to the games and follows the rules of the games," explained Cregger. "It is obedient to the lore of the games; it's just a different story. I'm not going to tell Leon's story, because Leon's story is told in the games. [Fans] already have that.""
Zach Cregger will direct a new Resident Evil film for Sony Pictures after a competitive bidding process. The project is positioned as an original screenplay that remains obedient to Resident Evil game lore while telling a different story and avoiding starring established heroes like Leon. Austin Abrams is currently the only likely confirmed cast member, with prior collaborations with Cregger and zombie experience on The Walking Dead. The Paul W.S. Anderson era films grossed over $1 billion worldwide, while the 2021 reboot earned $42 million. Many production details about the new reboot remain undisclosed.
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