It looks like Zach Cregger is becoming a filmmaker who is constantly starting bidding wars for his projects. And the next one is for his take on the popular video game franchise, “Resident Evil.”
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According to THR, Zach Cregger is set to write and direct a reboot of “Resident Evil.” The film will be based on the video game franchise that follows a strong heroine who takes on zombies and other monsters, as well as an evil corporation. The franchise was already adapted for film, with a series of fairly popular, mid-budget films directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Milla Jovovich. Back in 2021, there was another reboot attempt, titled “Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City,” which bombed with critics and at the box office.
Cregger broke through in a big way thanks to his debut feature film, “Barbarian.” That horror film established the filmmaker as one of the most unique voices in horror. His next film, “Weapons,” attracted a bidding war and is scheduled to be released by Warner Bros. sometime in 2025. That film stars Josh Brolin and Julia Garner.
It’s unclear who all is involved with the current bidding war for “Resident Evil,” but the report claims that Netflix and WB are two of the studios trying to nab the project. It wouldn’t be the first time Netflix took part in the “Resident Evil” franchise, as the studio released a TV series based on the games back in 2022.
It’s unclear when we might see this new “Resident Evil” arrive, but with Cregger on board, you better believe we’ll be keeping an eye on this one.
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