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The second trailer for "Resident Evil: The Night Shift," the new "Resident Evil" film written and directed by "Weapons" filmmaker Zach Cregger, dropped tonight. The movie is slated for a September 18th release in North America.
This latest "Resident Evil" iteration was penned by Cregger and Shay Hatten, co-writer of "Army of the Dead." The cast features Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry, and boxer Kali Reis, who has recently focused on her burgeoning acting career.
Watch the second trailer below: ▼
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The story centers on Austin Abrams, known for "Weapons" and HBO's "Euphoria," who portrays a selfish courier thrust into an unexpected heroic role, tasked with protecting a young girl infected with the T-virus.
According to early test screening attendees, Abrams' character mirrors his role in "Weapons"—a quirky drug user who inadvertently stumbles into trouble. Sources indicate the film doesn't delve deeply into his character's backstory, positioning him more as a player avatar for the audience, constantly progressing through challenges. Reportedly, the film clocks in at approximately 90 minutes, maintaining a relentless, high-octane pace with no room to breathe, ensuring constant tension. Furthermore, this new installment is set within the same universe as the video game series, with its events unfolding concurrently with those of "Resident Evil 2," released in 1998.