Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Movie Won't Be "Completely Obedient" To Games
Speaking during an interview with SFX, Cregger reassured fans by stating how much of a Resident Evil fan he was, and exclaimed that he didn't know how many times he had replayed Resident Evil 4 . He didn't explain how his take will differ from its source material, but said that it will still remain authentic to the essence of the games. Resident Evil 2 (2019)
'I'm trying to tell a story that just feels authentic to the experience you get when you play the games. I don't think I'm breaking any major rules, but I also recognise that no matter what I do, people are going to come for me online,' Cregger said, 'So all I want to do is just make a really good movie and tell a story that's compelling. I know that I'm gonna be happy with the movie, and hopefully other people will, too.'
Only time will tell how the movie will differ from the games, and in what specific way. For now, all that's confirmed from the project is its single announced actor, Euphoria's Austin Abrams, who will take on a yet-to-be-announced role. The movie has not begun filming yet, but it will be based on a script co-written by Cregger and Shay Hatten ( Ballerina ). Resident Evil HD Remaster (2015)
This isn't the only film in Cregger's pipeline either, as he is also set to work with Abrams once more in the upcoming mystery thriller Weapons , which stars Josh Brolin ( Dune ) and Julia Garner ( Wolf Man ) and follows a set of mysterious disappearances in a small-town community. The film is set for release on 8 August, giving Cregger time after to fully commit himself to the Resident Evil movie, which is due out on 18 September 2026.
Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Resident Evil Resident Evil Movie Zach Cregger
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