Resident Evil Wesker Actor Dropped From Con After Abuse Allegations

Key Points:

• Craig Burnatowski, actor known for voicing Resident Evil villain Albert Wesker, has been removed from the upcoming Fantasy & Magic Con after allegations of mental, emotional, and physical abuse were made by Monica Denizen, a woman who says she dated him for a year.
• Denizen, a streamer and artist, claimed on social media that Burnatowski physically harmed her twice during intimacy, with one injury still requiring medical attention, and she decided to go public with the accusations four months after ending the relationship.
• Fantasy & Magic Con initially refrained from making a decision but later announced Burnatowski’s cancellation to ensure a safe environment for attendees, refunding all related tickets and adjusting scheduled photo ops.
• Burnatowski has publicly denied the allegations on Instagram, stating he believes in consent and respect, expressing shock at the claims, and emphasizing that the accuser was welcomed by his friends and family during multiple visits.
• The actor’s future involvement in the Resident Evil franchise remains uncertain, with the Wesker character expected to appear in the upcoming Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake; Capcom and Burnatowski have been contacted for further comment.