Resident Evil (TV series)
Resident Evil is an upcoming action horror streaming television series based on the video game series with the same name which will premiere on Netflix. The show has been greenlighted for eight hour-long episodes. It is to be written by Andrew Dabb, with Bronwen Hughes serving as executive producer, and the director of the first two episodes of the series. The show is being produced by Constantin Film who have previously produced the Resident Evil film series.[1]
Resident Evil | |
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Genre | |
Based on | Resident Evil by Capcom |
Developed by | Andrew Dabb |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Executive producers |
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Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 42 minutes |
Production company | Constantin Film |
Distributor | Netflix |
Release | |
Original network | Netflix |
Plot
The story takes place over two timelines. The first of which involves 14-year-old sisters Jade and Billie Wesker moving to New Raccoon City. They come to realise that their father may be concealing dark secrets that could destroy the world. The second timeline takes place over a decade in the future, where only 15 million humans remain, with over 6 billion animals and people being infected with the T-virus. It follows Jade, now thirty, in her efforts to survive in this world.[2][3]
Cast
- TBA as Jade Wesker
- TBA as Billie Wesker
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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1 | "Welcome to New Raccoon City"[4] | Bronwen Hughes[1] | Andrew Dabb[1] | TBA |
References
- Patches, Matt (2020-08-27). "Resident Evil live-action series confirmed by Netflix with first details". Polygon. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
- August 2020, Bradley Russell 27. "Resident Evil Netflix series announced and here are the first story details". Total Film. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
- Phillips, Tom (2020-08-27). "Netflix's Resident Evil series will star the Wesker kids". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
- "実写のNetflixオリジナルシリーズ『バイオハザード (原題)』全世界独占配信決定!". Retrieved September 15, 2020.