The filmmaker behind Barbarian is leading a new Resident Evil reboot

A brand new Resident Evil reboot from Barbarian author and director Zach Cregger is within the works, in accordance with The Hollywood Reporter. The publication stories that Cregger is on board to write down and direct the film, which can be produced by Constantin Movie and PlayStation Productions, with Shay Hatten (John Wick: Chapter 4 ) as co-writer. I’m in all probability not the one one questioning whether or not we actually want one other Resident Evil film after half a dozen titles within the Milla Jovovich-led collection and 2021’s Welcome to Raccoon Metropolis, however as somebody who beloved Barbarian, I can’t say I’m not intrigued.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, “Cregger’s take is described by sources as a revamp that can take the title to its horror roots and be extra trustworthy to the preliminary video games.” There aren’t any particulars concerning the upcoming film past that, however Warner Bros., Netflix and two different studios are reportedly in a bidding struggle for it.