David Bridges
Exciting New Developments for the Resident Evil Franchise
The acclaimed zombie survival horror game Resident Evil is set to make waves once again, as it embarks on a fresh journey with a new adaptation. This beloved franchise, which has already inspired a successful film series featuring Milla Jovovich, is now receiving the creative touch of Zach Cregger, the visionary behind the horror hit Barbarian. The crossover between gaming and film continues to thrive, with Barbarian also in line for a video game adaptation, showcasing the dynamic relationship between these two entertainment mediums.
Hollywood Reporter recently announced that Zach Cregger has been chosen to lead the charge on the latest Resident Evil reboot. Following the impressive reception of Barbarian, there is significant buzz surrounding Cregger’s upcoming project, Weapons, which features big names like Josh Brolin and Julia Garner. The excitement surrounding this film has sparked a competitive bidding war among studios, with Warner Brothers, who are distributing Weapons via New Line, vying for the chance to secure Cregger’s vision for Resident Evil. Notably, Netflix has also expressed interest, having previously produced its own adaptation of the franchise.
According to sources cited by THR, Cregger’s upcoming adaptation aims to be a comprehensive “revamp that will take the title back to its horror roots and be more faithful to the initial games.” This new take will revisit the original narrative of Capcom’s iconic PlayStation series, first launched in 1996, which revolves around a group of diverse characters battling against the notorious Umbrella Corporation following the outbreak of a lethal zombie virus. Constantin Films has held the rights to this intellectual property since the 1990s and will collaborate with PlayStation Productions to bring this new vision to life.
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