Resident Evil reboot adds Cherry, Reis and Wilson, shooting in Prague

Sony Pictures and Constantin Film have expanded the cast of the upcoming Resident Evil reboot, adding actors Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Johnno Wilson to a production that begins shooting in Prague in mid-October and is scheduled for theatrical release on Sept. 18, 2026. The film, directed by Zach Cregger and co-written by Cregger and Shay Hatten, will star Austin Abrams in a standalone story set in the Resident Evil universe that introduces new characters rather than retelling previous films or adapting a specific game.

Cherry is set to play a scientist based in a Raccoon City hospital, while Reis will portray an ex-military character in a part that was originally written for a male actor. Wilson’s role has not been disclosed. Abrams is described by the production as a hapless courier transporting a mysterious package, and other plot descriptors circulating for the project include mutated creatures and corporate conspiracy, though producers have kept most specifics under wraps.

Cregger has characterized his approach as both personal and respectful of the franchise, saying, "When you watch it, you'll be like, This is very Zach. It's just that it takes place in the Resident Evil...