LOS ANGELES: John Wick actor Lance Reddick has been roped in to play the main villain, Albert Wesker, in the upcoming live-action Resident Evil series set at Netlflix.
Reddick will be the first actor of colour to portray notorious virologist Wesker in the history of the franchise. Canadian actor Shawn Roberts and Irish star Jason O Mara have previously played the role.
According to Deadline, the series will also star Ella Balinska, Tamara Smart, Siena Agudong, Adeline Rudolph, and Paola Nunez.
The live-action scripted show, based on the video game and movie franchise of the same name, hails from Supernatural showrunner Andrew Dabb .
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Milla Jovovich-starrer Monster Hunter to release in India on Feb 5
Filmmaker Paul WS Anderson s Monster Hunter , starring actor Milla Jovovich, will hit the Indian theatres on February 5. In a statement, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that the film will be released in 3D and IMAX in Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu. Also featuring Thai star Tony Jaa, the action movie is based on Capcom s popular video game franchise of the same name.
Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director, Sony Pictures Films India described the movie as a visual spectacle that must be enjoyed in cinema halls. The immersive 3D will place you right in the thick of the action. Our exhibition partners have worked hard to provide a safe viewing environment and I am sure this large screen experience will wow audiences across India, Krishnani said.