TWD Star Chandler Riggs makes Resident Evil film
From The Walking Dead to Biohazard: Chandler Riggs Brings Resident Evil to the Screen
The worlds of horror and television often intersect in unexpected ways, and recently, actor Chandler Riggs has stepped out from behind the curtain of his more famous roles to dive headfirst into the world of video game adaptations. Leveraging his experience and passion, Riggs has channeled his enthusiasm into a compelling new project: a live-action fan film based on the iconic franchise, Resident Evil.
Biohazard is a taut, 20-minute film that pulls moments directly from the acclaimed 2017 title, Resident Evil 7. The story plunges viewers into a terrifying ordeal, focusing on Ethan Winters as he navigates a deadly environment while searching for his missing wife and is trapped by the brutal Baker family—a group driven to violence by a mysterious infection.
This project was born from a deep desire to see the intense, gripping narrative of Resident Evil 7 translated into live-action cinema. As the writer and director, Riggs aimed to bring the isolated and intense atmosphere of the game directly to the screen, focusing on the harrowing journey of the protagonist.
The cast for the film is a compelling mix of talent, featuring Riggs as Ethan Winters. He collaborated with Jason Douglas, who portrayed Jack, the imposing patriarch of the Baker family. The film is further enhanced by the presence of Mary Rachel Quinn, Eugenie Bondurant, Johnathan O’Neil, and Sam Coyles, adding depth and intensity to the unfolding horror.
The production also benefited from the involvement of horror legend and The Walking Dead producer Greg Nicotero, who contributed valuable SFX equipment, ensuring the visual and auditory experience matched the film’s gritty tone.
Riggs emphasized that the motivation behind the film was simple: a desire for a true-to-the-game adaptation of the Resident Evil universe. “One of the big reasons I even made this is, you know, I was just dying to see a good, true-to-the-game live-action adaptation of Resident Evil,” he shared in an interview. “I love being on set and collaborating with cool people, and that’s all it is at the end of the day. If I can’t be on set doing more films or TV shows, then I’ll just make it myself.”
The enthusiasm for the material extends beyond the project itself, fueling hopes for future collaborations within the franchise. Riggs has expressed interest in working alongside director Zach Cregger on subsequent Resident Evil endeavors, signaling a potential path for the saga to continue across different creative visions.
While the original cinematic adaptation of Resident Evil has garnered significant attention, the drive behind fan projects like Biohazard demonstrates a continuous appetite for the horror genre and a thirst for creative storytelling that bridges the gap between video games and live-action cinema.
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