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Resident Evil
Directed byJohannes Roberts
Screenplay by
  • Johannes Roberts
  • Greg Russo
Based onResident Evil
by Capcom
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMaxime Alexandre
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • September 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Countries
  • United States
  • Germany
LanguageEnglish

Resident Evil is an upcoming German-American survival horror film directed by Johannes Roberts and written by Roberts and Greg Russo. Serving as a reboot of the Resident Evil film series, which is based on the video game series of the same name, the film stars Kaya Scodelario, Robbie Amell, Hannah John-Kamen, Avan Jogia, Tom Hopper, Lily Gao, Neal McDonough, and Donal Logue. According to Roberts, it will be an origin story, set in 1998, and is based on elements from the first and second games.

Development took place in early 2017, after Resident Evil: The Final Chapter was released, with producer James Wan expressing interest in the project. Later, Constantin chairman Martin Moszkowicz said that a reboot of the film series was in development. In the same month, it was announced that Wan would produce the reboot with a script by Greg Russo. In December 2018, Roberts was hired as writer and director and Wan left the project. Roberts told Screen Rant that the reboot would be "super, super scary" and more faithful to the games. Filming began on October 17, 2020, in the Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Resident Evil is scheduled to be theatrically released on September 3, 2021 by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Premise

Set in 1998, the film will divulge the secrets of the Spencer Mansion and Raccoon City, while serving as an origin story for the first and second games.[1]

Cast

Production

Development

Pre-production took place in early 2017 while Resident Evil: The Final Chapter was still in theatres, with Constantin Film chairman Martin Moszkowicz saying that a reboot of the series was in development, and producer James Wan expressing interest in the project.[6][7] Wan later confirmed in December 2018 that he was no longer involved in the project and said that news of his involvement was premature, and will instead produce Mortal Kombat (2021).[8]

Writing

Greg Russo was attached as writer in 2017. Russo, who was also attached to Mortal Kombat (2021) at the time, drew inspiration from the 2017 video game Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, though would later clarify he only drew on the tones of the game – "scary, isolated, alone" – rather than the story itself.[9] Russo wanted Moonlight Sonata, a composition featured in several Resident Evil games, to feature in the opening credits.[10] In a November 2018 interview with DiscussingFilm, Russo confirmed he was no longer involved with the project. In December 2018, Johannes Roberts was hired to write a new screenplay and to direct.[11][12] In August 2019, Roberts told Screen Rant that the reboot would be "super, super scary" and more faithful to the games than the previous films.[13]

In a statement to Deadline Hollywood, Roberts said:

I really wanted to go back to the original first two games and re-create the terrifying visceral experience I had when I first played them whilst at the same time telling a grounded human story about a small dying American town that feels both relatable and relevant to today’s audiences.[1]

In the same article, Resident Evil producer Robert Kulzer states:

After a dozen games, six live-action movies and hundreds of pages of fan fiction, we felt compelled to return to the year 1998, to explore the secrets hidden in the walls of the Spencer Mansion and Raccoon City.[1]

Casting

In early 2020, casting was underway but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a February 2020 interview with Starburst Magazine, Roberts confirmed that casting details were set to be announced in March.[14] In April 2020, Full Circle Cinema reported that the studio was eyeing Brenton Thwaites, Kaya Scodelario, and Harris Dickinson for the roles of the Redfield siblings Chris and Claire and Leon S. Kennedy.[15]

On October 6, 2020, Deadline Hollywood reported that Scodelario and Hannah John-Kamen had been cast as Claire and Jill Valentine, alongside Robbie Amell, Tom Hopper, Avan Jogia, and Neal McDonough as Chris Redfield, Albert Wesker, Leon S. Kennedy, and William Birkin, respectively. The reboot was described as serving as an origin story set in 1998.[1] That November, Donal Logue was cast as Chief Brian Irons,[3] alongside Chad Rook as Richard Aiken,[4] and Lily Gao as Ada Wong.[2]

Filming

Principal photography began in the Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada on October 17, 2020.[16][17][18] In December 2020, Maxime Alexandre was revealed as the director of photography.[19] Filming was completed on December 24, 2020.[20]

Release

Resident Evil is scheduled to be theatrically released on September 3, 2021 by Sony Pictures Releasing in the United States.[21][22] It was moved up by a week from its original release date of September 9, 2021.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d N'Duka, Amanda; D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 6, 2020). "'Resident Evil' Reboot: Kaya Scodelario, Robbie Amell, Hannah John-Kamen, Neal McDonough & More To Star In Origin Story Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Tuna, Thomas (December 14, 2020). "'Resident Evil' Reboot Gets Tentative Release Date". Horror News Network. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  3. ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (November 2, 2020). "'Gotham' Alum Donal Logue Joins 'Resident Evil' Origin Movie". Deadline. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c Wilson, Mike (December 14, 2020). "'Resident Evil' Film Reboot Tentatively Set For Release in September 2021". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  5. ^ Keegan, October (November 7, 2020). "'Resident Evil Reboot's Lisa Trevor Performer Shows Off Stunt Training". Rely on Horror. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  6. ^ Hopewell, John (May 21, 2017). "'Resident Evil' Franchise Set for a Reboot (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  7. ^ Busch, Anita (May 22, 2017). "'Resident Evil' Franchise Reboot: James Wan On Board To Produce From Greg Russo Script". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  8. ^ Topel, Fred (December 17, 2018). "James Wan No Longer Producing 'Resident Evil' [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  9. ^ Russo: The film will feel "scary, isolated, alone"
  10. ^ Russo: Moonlight Sonata
  11. ^ Fisher, Jacob (November 19, 2018). "Greg Russo Talks 'Resident Evil' Reboot (Exclusive Interview Part Two)". DiscussingFilm. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  12. ^ Kroll, Justin (December 17, 2018). "'Resident Evil' Reboot Finds Writer, Director in '47 Meters Down' Filmmaker (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  13. ^ Marshall, Andrew (August 17, 2019). "New 'Resident Evil' Movie In Development". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  14. ^ Pollard, Andrew (February 4, 2020). "Johannes Roberts: '47 Meters Down: Uncaged'". Starburst Magazine. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  15. ^ Campbell, Jacob (April 2, 2020). "'Resident Evil' Reboot Eyeing Brenton Thwaites & Kaya Scodelario". Full Circle Cinema. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  16. ^ Moodie, Jim (October 17, 2020). "Sudbury photo: 'Resident Evil' shooting on Mountain Street". The Sudbury Star. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  17. ^ MacDonald, Darren (September 25, 2020). "Film industry returns as 'Resident Evil' reboot set to begin filing in Sudbury". Northern News. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  18. ^ Moodie, Jim (October 17, 2020). "Sudbury photo: 'Resident Evil' shooting on Mountain Street". Regina Leader-Post. Postmedia Network. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  19. ^ "Maxime Alexandre - Instagram". Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  20. ^ Fuge, Jon (December 28, 2020). "'Resident Evil Reboot' Original Video Game Zombie Revealed as Filming Wraps". MovieWeb. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  21. ^ "'Resident Evil Reboot'". Constantin Film. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  22. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 4, 2021). "'Resident Evil' Reboot Sets Ends Of Summer Theatrical Debut". Deadline. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
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