New Resident Evil Movie Rumor Teases a Wild Ride

A fresh rumor about the upcoming ‘Resident Evil’ film has popped up, and it’s got us curious. Word is, this flick will toss a regular courier into a nightmare he didn’t sign up for. Imagine a guy just trying to drop off a package at some out-of-the-way hospital, only to stumble into a full-blown outbreak. That’s the what we’re hearing about, and it sounds like a tense setup.

This poor courier doesn’t get a break. He’s got to slug it out with waves of twisted, mutated creatures to make it out alive. It’s a gritty survival story that feels like it could lean hard into the horror roots of the franchise. Think dark hallways, creepy vibes, and monsters that make you glad it’s just a movie.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Industry insider DanielRPK dropped this tidbit on his Patreon, hinting at some casting details too. Austin Abrams is supposedly on board, playing a character named Bryan. Is that a codename? Maybe. Some are whispering he could be Leon, the iconic rookie cop from the games. Others think he might be Brian Irons, the shady police chief tied to Raccoon City’s chaos. Or, twist of twists, Bryan could be a brand-new face in this universe. We don’t know yet, and that’s part of the fun.

The ‘Resident Evil’ film series has a wild history. It kicked off in 2002 with Paul W. S. Anderson steering the ship, introducing us to Alice, played by Milla Jovovich. She was a fresh character, not from the games, and spent six movies battling Umbrella’s bio-weapon messes. Then came the 2021 reboot, ‘Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City’, which stuck closer to the original games, bringing in Claire Redfield, Leon S. Kennedy, and a messy outbreak tied to the Spencer Mansion. It was a mixed bag but showed the franchise can shift gears.

Austin Abrams, if he’s in this, brings some solid chops. You might’ve caught him in ‘Wolfs’ or ‘Penelope’ lately. He’s got a knack for playing intense, grounded roles, which could fit a courier fighting for his life—or a reimagined Leon. Time will tell who he’s really stepping into.

For now, this is all a rumor, so don’t carve it in stone. But a hospital outbreak with a regular guy turned reluctant hero? That’s a hook that could pull us right back into ‘Resident Evil’ territory.