class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-101346″ title=”Resident Evil Retribution” src=”https://www.heyuguys.com/images/2011/08/Resident-Evil-Retribution.jpg” alt=”” width=”220″ height=”150″ />Resident Evil is my guilty pleasure franchise, a series of films that regardless of quality never fail to deliver the goods.
It pleases me therefore to convey the news that the saga is set to continue with its star and two-time director firmly in check. Bloody Disgusting is reporting that Anderson will direct Resident Evil: Retribution from his own screenplay, in anticipaton of a September 14, 2012, release.
Less certain, however, is the future for Sienna Guillory’s Jill Valentine. While the actress recently announced over twitter that she was set to return following her mid-credits appearance at the end of last year’s Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D, word on the street has it that the character is being recast.
Having appeared in the largely discredited second instalment, it seems a little short-sighted to bring her back for such a brief cameo two films later only to recast Valentine in preparation for a larger role in this latest instalment, especially when the actress in question is so open to a return.
The new actress – if indeed the part is recast – wouldn’t be the only actor joining the cast, however, as Anderson tries to introduce more of the gaming franchise’s fan favourites. Both Barry Burton and Leon Scott Kennedy will join the ensemble, having featured in the game series as U.S. Government agent and Raccoon City police officer respectively.
Resident Evil: Retribution, which will chart Alice’s arrival to Tokyo, Japan, will start shooting this October.
