Paul Walter Hauser has been cast in director Zach Cregger’s forthcoming **Resident Evil** film.
The talented actor, notable for his recent roles in films such as *Naked Gun* and *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, will star alongside previously confirmed cast member Austin Abrams in Sony Pictures’ fresh adaptation of the popular franchise. Scheduled for release on September 18, 2026, this movie draws inspiration from the hit video game series, which features an elite task force battling against hordes of zombies.
Zach Cregger, who recently enjoyed success with Warner Bros.’ *Weapons*, will direct **Resident Evil**, co-writing the script alongside Shay Hatten. Specific plot details have not yet been revealed, but the project is produced by Constantin Film.
Producers include Robert Kulzer for Constantin Film, Roy Lee for Vertigo Entertainment, and Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan for PlayStation Productions, with TriStar Pictures president Nicole Brown overseeing the project for the studio.
Based on the Capcom video games, the **Resident Evil** film franchise first launched with Sony’s original feature in 2002, which starred Milla Jovovich and has accumulated over $1.2 billion at the global box office.
In a recent interview with *The Hollywood Reporter*, Hauser elaborated on his selective approach to roles: “I feel way too competitive and way too hungry to eat garnish and pretend it’s a meal. I would rather hold out for the right thing. On the day, I’m just going to be all hungry, and then I’m going to look stupid, and then I’m going to feel awkward.”
*Deadline* was first to report on Hauser’s casting.
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