Starr dismisses resident evil casting hopes: 'i don't even know what it's about'

Antony Starr, the chillingly effective antagonist from The Boys, has seemingly slammed the door on a potential role as Albert Wesker in a forthcoming Resident Evil live-action film, despite fervent fan campaigning. The actor's surprising declaration, delivered in a recent interview, adds another layer of complexity to a franchise notoriously struggling to translate its gaming success to the big screen.

A franchise grappling with adaptation

Capcom's iconic Resident Evil series, a cornerstone of the survival horror genre for three decades, is currently undergoing a reboot under director Zach Cregger (Weapons). Cregger has promised a fresh, original narrative set within the established Resident Evil universe – a move that initially seemed to preclude the inclusion of familiar characters. The studio is clearly attempting to break the curse that has plagued previous Resident Evil adaptations, a history marked by critical disappointment despite notable box office returns.

Starr's rejection, initially sparked by the persistent online clamor, is refreshingly blunt. “They keep saying it,