{"id":11341,"date":"2025-03-22T16:07:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T16:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fusionmindlabs.com\/blogs\/resident-evil-movie-finds-first-star\/"},"modified":"2025-03-22T16:07:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T16:07:21","slug":"resident-evil-movie-finds-first-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fusionmindlabs.com\/blogs\/resident-evil-movie-finds-first-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Resident Evil Movie Finds First Star"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/p>\n
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Details about the upcoming Resident Evil<\/em> reboot directed by Zach Cregger<\/a> have been emerging gradually over the past few months, and it appears that the first casting decision may have been made. <\/p>\n

According to The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>, Austin Abrams is reportedly a strong contender for a role in the forthcoming film. Abrams, who recently appeared in Wolfs<\/em> and Penelope<\/em> in 2024, has previously collaborated with Cregger on the upcoming movie Weapons<\/em>, scheduled for release in August. Although it is currently uncertain which character Abrams will portray, his youthful appearance could suggest that he might play Leon S. Kennedy<\/a>, one of the main characters in the series. Leon has appeared in previous live-action films, played by Johann Urb in Resident Evil: Retribution<\/em> and Avan Jogia in Welcome to Raccoon City<\/em>, albeit as a supporting character to others like Alice or the Redfields.<\/p>\n

Sources close to the project have informed THR that Cregger’s adaptation will incorporate elements of a “wilderness survival thriller” while maintaining its horror theme. The primary selling point of this new Resident Evil<\/em> film is its faithfulness to the original games, so whatever that entails, Abrams and his character will be at the center of the story. Further information about Resident Evil<\/em> and its cast will be revealed ahead of its scheduled release on September 18, 2026.<\/p>\n

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For more io9 news, check out the expected release dates for upcoming Marvel<\/a>, Star Wars<\/a>, and Star Trek<\/a> releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV<\/a>, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n
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