One of the best-known biological threat game series of all time, Resident Evil, is getting a live-action series on Netflix.
After many rumors, meetings and disagreements, Netflix has finally made it official that a live-action Resident Evil series is in development.
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Plot
The plot of the series based on the Resident Evil universe, and which will take place in two moments, in the present and also in 10 years in the future. The first will follow the arrival of two teenage sisters in New Raccoon City. The sisters, Jade and Billie Wesker will discover a dark secret about their father, and the umbrella corporation that rules New Raccoon City. Secrets that are capable of compromising not only New Raccoon City, but the entire world.
The second part will take place 10 years after these events, in a world where more than 6 billion living beings are already infected by the T-Virus. While virtually the entire world's population has already succumbed to the T-virus, only less than 15 million people are fighting for their survival in the world. While Jade tries to survive being haunted by the secrets of the past.
The new Netflix series about Resident Evil, even though it's a reboot of the story before seen in the movies, reminds a lot of the same. After all, it is also a partnership between Netflix and Constantin Film, who was responsible for the film production of the Resident Evil franchise.
Relevant informations
Netflix did not provide information about the cast or when the first season arrives, we only know that it will be 8 episodes, each approximately 1 hour long. That is, in addition to the number of episodes and their duration, we only have the image of the script of the first episode (image from twitter).
As for the production of the same, will be in charge of Constantin Film. Which is a German production company that was also responsible for the production of the franchise's films. The series will feature Andrew Dabb (Supernatural) as showrunner, and already has the director of the first two episodes chosen, Bronwen Hughes, and who will also executive produce the entire first season.
But even if you don't have many details yet... the series is already listed on Netflix for its future release, and can be added to the list of interests.
About Resident Evil
Resident Evil, is a series of games that belongs to Capcom. With its first game being released in 1996 for the Playstation, the survival and horror game franchise (in its sequel action elements were also added), about biological threat has gained the taste of gamers, having already sold more than 100 million copies. units worldwide.
Its success was such that it received 6 films in theaters. Although they divide the opinion of the fans, mainly because it is not a faithful adaptation of the original work. But not only in theaters, like every good successful franchise, it won animations, comics and also 3 manga.
Anyway… What do you think about producing a Resident Evil series? Do you think that just like The Witcher, Netflix can hit the nail on the head and "revive" this much-loved franchise from games back to the screen? Share the news so your friends can also stay in the know!
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