Paul Walter Hauser Joins Cast of Upcoming Resident Evil Movie: A New Chapter in the Zombie-Fighting Saga

Paul Walter Hauser Joins Cast of Upcoming Resident Evil Movie: A New Chapter in the Zombie-Fighting Saga

Paul Walter Hauser has been announced as part of the cast for director Zach Cregger's upcoming Resident Evil movie. The actor, known for his roles in Naked Gun and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, will be starring alongside Austin Abrams in this new adaptation of the popular video game series. Scheduled for release on September 18, 2026, the film will follow an elite task force fighting against zombies. Zach Cregger, who recently directed Weapons, is co-writing the script with Shay Hatten for this project produced by Constantin Film, Vertigo Entertainment, and PlayStation Productions.

The Resident Evil franchise, based on the Capcom video games, began with the 2002 film starring Milla Jovovich and has since become a global box office success, grossing over $1.2 billion. Hauser, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, shared his approach to selecting roles, emphasizing his desire for substantial projects over superficial ones. His casting in the Resident Evil movie was first reported by Deadline.

With Hauser's addition to the cast, the anticipation for the new Resident Evil movie continues to grow. Fans of the video game series and the previous film adaptations are eager to see how this latest installment will bring the zombie-fighting narrative to the big screen. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project.