An old foe from Resident Evil 4 will make a reappearance in Netflix’s forthcoming live-action Resident Evil series. Additionally, the new images offer us a clearer glimpse at the actors of the upcoming series in two separate eras of time. In 2036, Jade (Ella Balinska), the heroine of the new Resident Evil series, will be fourteen years after a zombie apocalypse nearly wiped off civilization. The series will also look at the unexplained events that occurred in 2022 in New Raccoon Metropolis, a city established by the nefarious Umbrella Corporation. A young Jade (Tamara Smart) and her older sister Billie (Sienna Agudong) investigate the circumstances behind the death of their father, Albert Wesker, in the early phases of the epidemic (Lance Reddick).
Using the new photos, we get a closer look at Wesker as a scientist observes an experiment with the T-Virus, hinting that we’ll see a lot more of it. Additionally, the images present us with additional shots of Jade and Billie as children, bleeding and wailing in some type of cellar, where a large Umbrella emblem has been imprinted onto an electrical cabinet. Adult Jane’s struggle for survival in the future is the most interesting part of the new photos. A group of survivors are seen crammed into the rear of Jade’s vehicle in the most recent images.
When society falls apart, dictators like her will rise to power, as seen in another frame in which she is imprisoned. Last but not least we see Jade clutching a chainsaw as she prepares herself to take on an unspeakable enemy. Aside from Jane, a recognisable face from Resident Evil 4 can be seen holding a chainsaw in the new photographs. The new images hint at the live-action debut of Dr Salvador, a hulking man infected by Las Plagas and hiding his face behind a flour sack mask. Dr Salvador is one of the most dangerous foes in Resident Evil 4 since he chases the player with a chainsaw.
Although it’s a different plot, it’s good that the series pays respect to the video game property. Andrew Dabb is the showrunner, writer, and executive producer of Resident Evil (Supernatural). Connor Gossatti, Adeline Rudolph, Paola Nuez, and Turlough Convery also feature in the series. Constantin Film’s Robert Kulzer and Oliver Berben are also executive producers, as are writer Mary Leah Sutton and Robert Kulzer. In his capacity as producer, Martin Moszkowicz is joined by a team.
Resident Evil’s plot summary is as follows:
When Jade Wesker returns to the planet of 2036, 14 years after the fatal virus that caused the worldwide apocalypse, she is forced to battle hordes of blood-thirsty infected and mad monsters for her life. It’s not just what happened to Jade’s sister, Billie, that’s keeping her up at night in this bloodbath. She’s tormented by what happened to her in New Raccoon City, the Umbrella Corporation, and her father. This July 14, Netflix will release Resident Evil.