A new resident Evil restart from Barbarous writer-director Zach Cregger is in the works, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The publication reports that Cregger is on hand to write and direct the film, which will be produced by Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions, starring Shay Hatten (John Wick: Chapter 4 ) as co-writer. I’m probably not the only one wondering if we Really I need another Resident Evil movie after half a dozen titles in the Milla Jovovich-led series and in 2021. Welcome to Raccoon City, but as someone who loved BarbarousI can’t say I’m not intrigued.
By The Hollywood Reporter“Cregger’s version is described by sources as an overhaul that will return the title to its horror roots and be more faithful to the initial games.” There are no details on the upcoming film beyond that, but Warner Bros., Netflix and two other studios are reportedly in a bidding war to get it.