Some time ago, we found that the classic video game franchise Resident Evilfrom Capcom, will gain a new adaptation for theaters. While some fans hope that the saga finally wins a decent version, others are skeptical – and the latest statements of Zach Cregger, director responsible for the project, have been further dividing the audience…
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- Zach Cregger, director of the new live action Resident Evilhe said the movie will have “a different story” of the games;
- The idea is to bring something totally original, set in the universe of Capcom’s classic video game franchise;
- That is, we will not see any iconic character of the franchise – such as Leon, Jill and Claire;
- Until then, the live-action adaptations of the games saga have failed to please fans and criticism.
Currently highlighted with terror The Time of Evil – which is playing in theaters and has already grossed over $ 43 million at box office – Cregger is also known as Brutal nights2022. Recently, the director revealed new details about his future film Resident Eviland has already made it clear that it will bring “a different story” of the games.
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New Resident Evil movie will have original story
Despite not watching any of the film adaptations released to this day, Zach has confessed to being a big fan of the games. Now, to Inversethe director said we will not see any of the classic characters in the franchise – like Leon, Jill and Claire – in his version. The idea is to tell a new and original story set in the saga universe.
“Let me say one thing: this is not to break the rules of the games. I’m the biggest worshiper of games, so I’m telling a story that is (…) obedient to the tradition of games. I won’t tell Leon’s story because she is told in the games. (The fans) already have it,” said Cregger.
Resident Evil’s history in theaters is troubled
The game franchise has gained several adaptations over the years, but none of them have really been able to win the fans, who dream of a more faithful project. The first movie, Resident Evil: The Damn Guesthe came in 2002, inaugurating a saga starring Milla Jovovich that would win another five chapters.
Still in the live-action model, we had the reboot Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon Citylaunched in 2021, and Resident Evil: The serieswhich debuted in 2022 with eight episodes on Netflix. Seven animations were also released.
Currently, the most well-assessed Live-action film is critically Resident Evil 6: The final chapterwith 38% approval in Rottenomatoes and 49 points in Metacritic. It remains to hope that Zach Cregger’s new feature film has a better performance…