Preview of Zach Cregger's Next Movie
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Zach Cregger, known for original hits like Barbarian and Weapons, is directing a new Resident Evil movie that serves as a standalone story while incorporating elements from the video game franchise.
- Cregger, a longtime fan of Resident Evil, emphasized the cinematic nature of the games and aimed to reflect their influence throughout the film.
- The movie follows Bryan, a medical courier played by Austin Abrams, who becomes caught in a chaotic, action-packed survival scenario during one fateful night.
- The cast includes Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser, with a script co-written by Cregger and Shay Hatten.
- Resident Evil is set for release on September 18 and is produced by Columbia Pictures, Constantin Film, and TriStar Pictures.
