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Resident Evil live-action series confirmed by Netflix with first details
The hour-long show follows two new Weskers
After a vague plot description leaked in February, Netflix has formalized plans for a series set in the world of Resident Evil. The new, live-action adaptation, simply titled Resident Evil, will carve out a fresh story while incorporating elements familiar to fans of the franchise.
Written by Andrew Dabb (Supernatural), the new series will take place in two distinct timelines, and follow a pair of characters: Jade Wesker and Billie Wesker. Presumably, the two are the daughters of STARS captain, Umbrella Corporation goon, and Resident Evil central antagonist Albert Wesker. Here’s the official synopsis Netflix released Thursday:
"In the first timeline, 14-year-old sisters Jade and Billie Wesker are moved to New Raccoon City. A manufactured, corporate town, forced on them right as adolescence is in full swing. But the more time they spend there, the more they come to realize that the town is more than it seems and their father may be concealing dark secrets. Secrets that could destroy the world.
Cut to the second timeline, well over a decade into the future: there are less than fifteen million people left on Earth. And more than six billion monsters — people and animals infected with the T-virus. Jade, now thirty, struggles to survive in this New World, while the secrets from her past — about her sister, her father and herself — continue to haunt her."
Netflix has greenlighted eight hourlong episodes of Resident Evil. Bronwen Hughes (The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad) will executive-produce and direct the first two episodes. The show comes from Constantin Film, the company behind the Resident Evil film franchise starring Milla Jovovich.
“Resident Evil is my favorite game of all time,” Dabb said in a news release. “I’m incredibly excited to tell a new chapter in this amazing story and bring the first ever Resident Evil series to Netflix members around the world. For every type of Resident Evil fan, including those joining us for the first time, the series will be complete with a lot of old friends, and some things (bloodthirsty, insane things) people have never seen before.”
The hour-long show follows two new Weskers
After a vague plot description leaked in February, Netflix has formalized plans for a series set in the world of Resident Evil. The new, live-action adaptation, simply titled Resident Evil, will carve out a fresh story while incorporating elements familiar to fans of the franchise.
Written by Andrew Dabb (Supernatural), the new series will take place in two distinct timelines, and follow a pair of characters: Jade Wesker and Billie Wesker. Presumably, the two are the daughters of STARS captain, Umbrella Corporation goon, and Resident Evil central antagonist Albert Wesker. Here’s the official synopsis Netflix released Thursday:
"In the first timeline, 14-year-old sisters Jade and Billie Wesker are moved to New Raccoon City. A manufactured, corporate town, forced on them right as adolescence is in full swing. But the more time they spend there, the more they come to realize that the town is more than it seems and their father may be concealing dark secrets. Secrets that could destroy the world.
Cut to the second timeline, well over a decade into the future: there are less than fifteen million people left on Earth. And more than six billion monsters — people and animals infected with the T-virus. Jade, now thirty, struggles to survive in this New World, while the secrets from her past — about her sister, her father and herself — continue to haunt her."
Netflix has greenlighted eight hourlong episodes of Resident Evil. Bronwen Hughes (The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad) will executive-produce and direct the first two episodes. The show comes from Constantin Film, the company behind the Resident Evil film franchise starring Milla Jovovich.
“Resident Evil is my favorite game of all time,” Dabb said in a news release. “I’m incredibly excited to tell a new chapter in this amazing story and bring the first ever Resident Evil series to Netflix members around the world. For every type of Resident Evil fan, including those joining us for the first time, the series will be complete with a lot of old friends, and some things (bloodthirsty, insane things) people have never seen before.”
Resident Evil’s live-action Netflix series casts Lance Reddick as Wesker
Netflix reveals the rest of the cast, including Wesker’s family
In addition to a new animated series set in the Resident Evil universe, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, Netflix has a second, live-action series in the works. That series, which is still untitled, is now in production, Netflix revealed during Friday’s Geeked Week stream. More importantly, Netflix revealed the show’s cast, including the actor will be portraying Resident Evil villain Albert Wesker: It’s Lance Reddick.
Reddick may best known for his acting work in the John Wick movies and television series The Wire and in Fringe. Video game fans also know him as the voice of Commander Zavala in Destiny and Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn.
Netflix rounded out its casting announcement with five more names: Ella Balinska, Tamara Smart, Siena Agudong, Adeline Rudolph, and Paola Nunez.
Written by Andrew Dabb (Supernatural), the new live-action Resident Evil series will take place in two distinct timelines, and follow a pair of characters: Jade Wesker and Billie Wesker. (Presumably, the daughters of Wesker.) Netflix has greenlighted eight hourlong episodes of the new Resident Evil series. Bronwen Hughes (The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad) will executive-produce and direct the first two episodes. The show comes from Constantin Film, the company behind the Resident Evil film franchise starring Milla Jovovich.
Netflix reveals the rest of the cast, including Wesker’s family
In addition to a new animated series set in the Resident Evil universe, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, Netflix has a second, live-action series in the works. That series, which is still untitled, is now in production, Netflix revealed during Friday’s Geeked Week stream. More importantly, Netflix revealed the show’s cast, including the actor will be portraying Resident Evil villain Albert Wesker: It’s Lance Reddick.
Reddick may best known for his acting work in the John Wick movies and television series The Wire and in Fringe. Video game fans also know him as the voice of Commander Zavala in Destiny and Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn.
Netflix rounded out its casting announcement with five more names: Ella Balinska, Tamara Smart, Siena Agudong, Adeline Rudolph, and Paola Nunez.
Written by Andrew Dabb (Supernatural), the new live-action Resident Evil series will take place in two distinct timelines, and follow a pair of characters: Jade Wesker and Billie Wesker. (Presumably, the daughters of Wesker.) Netflix has greenlighted eight hourlong episodes of the new Resident Evil series. Bronwen Hughes (The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad) will executive-produce and direct the first two episodes. The show comes from Constantin Film, the company behind the Resident Evil film franchise starring Milla Jovovich.
