When will Resident Evil air on Netflix? Release date, time and more details

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What time will Resident Evil air on Netflix? Release date and more details about the upcoming horror series

Netflix is set to air the upcoming horror series Resident Evil on July 14, 2022. The show is mainly based on the iconic Japanese video game franchise which has the same name. 

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Resident Evil is one of the most successful horror film franchises (IMDb)

The eight-episode live-action series is set in two timelines 2022 and 2036. The plot of Resident Evil (the video game franchise and the seven movies) is mainly set around the fictional Raccoon City, which is under the control of a sinister company called Umbrella Corporation. The corporation ends up creating the T-virus which is responsible for all zombies and monsters. 

This highly anticipated show was announced back in 2020 but its filming got delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The official premiere on Netflix will be on July 14, 2022, at midnight PT. This series consists of eight episodes each having an approximate runtime of one hour. 

Resident Evil’s official synopsis of the series reads:

‘Years after a viral outbreak caused a global apocalypse, Jade Wesker vows to bring down those responsible while fighting to survive against the Infected.’’

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Let’s have a look at some of the more details from the series 

The show will be featuring the plotline of the game series. The film franchise began in 2002 and consists of seven films. It is one of the most commercially successful horror film franchises of all time.

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Lance Reddick will be portraying the role of Albert Wesker (EW)

The show features Lance Reddick, Ella Balinska, and Tamara Smart in lead roles. Reddick portrays the role of Albert Wesker, while Belinska dons the role of Jade Wesker and Smart essays the character of Jade Wesker. 

The series also stars several other important roles, including Adeline Rudolph, as Billie Wesker

  • Mpho Osei Tutu as Yen
  • Paola Núñez as Evelyn Marcus
  • Anthony Oseyemi as Roth
  • Marisa Drummond as Guard

Andrew Dabb is the director of the series and is known for his work on GI. Joe and many more.

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