Netflix has dropped two trailers for its upcoming Resident Evil TV show, which looks to throw us into the future of the horror series’ universe as we’re transported to New Raccoon City.
The swift one-minute trailer introduces us to Resi regular Albert Wesker (played here by Lance Reddick), who now has two daughters: Billie (Seina Agudong) and Jade (Tamara Smart). Things start very utopian with the introduction of New Raccoon City in the present day, where citizens do yoga in the streets and drink from bottles stamped with the Umbrella logo. But things soon deteriorate when the time skips from 2022 to London in 2036. Here we see Billie and Jade trying to survive what looks like an even grimier version of 28 Days Later.
There’s surprisingly few overt Resident Evil game references in this quick trailer. There are glimpses of what could be familiar monsters; a split second of what looks like a licker, a monster in a tank that could possibly be a tyrant, and - of course - a zombie dog. But the hints to this being a proper Resident Evil project are subtle, such as a red umbrella in a sea of black ones.
However, that teaser is just the first of two. An additional, more monster-packed teaser can be found on the show’s in-universe Umbrella promotion website. This second teaser trailer introduces us to Wesker’s medical project, Joy; a pill that can be used as an antidepressant and focus booster. But, surprise surprise, the drug also contains the T-virus. That’s the virus that’s responsible for many of the Resident Evil games’ monsters, and in subsequent shots we see not just plenty of zombies, but also a giant spider, a licker, and a huge grub. Umbrella doing business as usual, then.
Resident Evil lands on Netflix on July 14. Until then, you can read our extensive preview about Resident Evil Season 1, which breaks down the trailer and features new details straight from showrunner Andrew Dabb. For more, check out the cast and posters.
Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Features Editor.
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The swift one-minute trailer introduces us to Resi regular Albert Wesker (played here by Lance Reddick), who now has two daughters: Billie (Seina Agudong) and Jade (Tamara Smart). Things start very utopian with the introduction of New Raccoon City in the present day, where citizens do yoga in the streets and drink from bottles stamped with the Umbrella logo. But things soon deteriorate when the time skips from 2022 to London in 2036. Here we see Billie and Jade trying to survive what looks like an even grimier version of 28 Days Later.
There’s surprisingly few overt Resident Evil game references in this quick trailer. There are glimpses of what could be familiar monsters; a split second of what looks like a licker, a monster in a tank that could possibly be a tyrant, and - of course - a zombie dog. But the hints to this being a proper Resident Evil project are subtle, such as a red umbrella in a sea of black ones.
However, that teaser is just the first of two. An additional, more monster-packed teaser can be found on the show’s in-universe Umbrella promotion website. This second teaser trailer introduces us to Wesker’s medical project, Joy; a pill that can be used as an antidepressant and focus booster. But, surprise surprise, the drug also contains the T-virus. That’s the virus that’s responsible for many of the Resident Evil games’ monsters, and in subsequent shots we see not just plenty of zombies, but also a giant spider, a licker, and a huge grub. Umbrella doing business as usual, then.
Resident Evil lands on Netflix on July 14. Until then, you can read our extensive preview about Resident Evil Season 1, which breaks down the trailer and features new details straight from showrunner Andrew Dabb. For more, check out the cast and posters.
Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Features Editor.
Continue reading...