Weapons Director’s Resident Evil Movie Adds Marvel Star to Cast

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Following the hit horror film *Barbarian* in 2022, writer and director Zach Cregger saw even greater success this summer with *Weapons*. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning $259.7 million worldwide as of late August and generating a lot of excitement about Cregger’s future projects. While he’s developing original ideas and has even written a script for a DC film, Cregger is currently focusing on existing properties. His *Resident Evil* movie is set to come out next year, and a major actor has just joined the cast.

Paul Walter Hauser, known for his role as the Mole Man in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, will appear in the upcoming *Resident Evil* movie, though his specific part hasn’t been revealed. He’s the second actor confirmed for the film, joining Austin Abrams, who many recognize from his performance as James in *Weapons*.

What Paul Walter Hauser’s Resident Evil Role Could Be

With Josh Hauser joining the cast of the new *Resident Evil* movie, fans are wondering what role he’ll play. Based on comments from the director, Travis Cregger, it seems Hauser will be an original character, not one from the existing games. Cregger has made it clear that this film isn’t a direct adaptation of the game storylines; it’s telling a completely new story. He believes there’s no need to focus on characters like Leon Kennedy, as their stories are already well-explored in the games. Cregger aims to create a film that captures the essence of *Resident Evil* while also offering a fresh and unique take.

The story of the new *Resident Evil* movie centers around a character traveling across a zombie-filled world to get from one place to another. There’s been talk that this character is a delivery person with a package, and it seems J.J. Abrams might play that role. If that’s true, Clancy Brown’s character could be another survivor he meets along the way. The *Resident Evil* games often feature companions who help the player, and the movie might follow that same pattern by pairing Abrams’ character with an ally.

No matter the character, Andrew Hauser always delivers a convincing performance. He’s proven his versatility throughout his career, successfully appearing in both intense dramas like *Richard Jewell* and comedic films such as this summer’s *The Naked Gun*. This skill will be valuable for *Resident Evil*. Given that *Weapons* effectively combined scares with humor, *Resident Evil* could similarly aim for a balance of horror and lightheartedness, giving Hauser the opportunity to showcase his full acting range.

Adapting video games into movies has often been hit or miss, but the upcoming *Resident Evil* film seems promising. Director Craig Cregger has quickly become known as a talented horror filmmaker, and he’s bringing his love of the game to create a movie that’s both frightening and enjoyable. Previous *Resident Evil* films received mixed reviews, so this new approach, which appears to prioritize fun and thrills, is a welcome change. The fact that Cregger is attracting well-known actors is also a good indication that this movie will be high quality. It will be exciting to see who else joins the cast before filming begins.

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2025-09-17 21:47