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Who is Albert Wesker?\u00a0<\/strong>A prominent figure from the video game series, Albert Wesker is a virologist working for the Umbrella Corporation. He has been developing a revolutionary new pill nicknamed \u2018Joy\u2019, which is designed to treat severe depression and other mental health conditions. While the potential benefits of the drug are huge, it does have an unfortunate side effect of turning people into ravenous, flesh-eating monsters when taken in high doses. Nevertheless, the company is keen to rush it to market, prompting Albert to relocate to New Raccoon City, South Africa with his two daughters and attempt to iron out the fatal flaw.<\/p>\n
What else has Lance Reddick been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Among his acting credits are major roles in several hit television shows including The Wire, Fringe and Prime Video\u2019s Bosch<\/a>. Meanwhile, on the big screen, he is known for his role as concierge Charon in the John Wick franchise<\/p>\n
Ella Balinska plays Jade Wesker<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
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Who is Jade Wesker?\u00a0<\/strong>Jade is Albert\u2019s daughter. In the year 2036, she is one of the remaining survivors of a zombie apocalypse which has ravaged the entire planet. It\u2019s her mission to understand the behaviour of the shambling monsters in the hope that they could one day be controlled, tamed or even cured.<\/p>\n
What else has Ella Balinska been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Balinska made her debut in 2019\u2019s Charlie\u2019s Angels reboot, where she appeared opposite Spencer<\/a>\u2018s Kristen Stewart and Aladdin<\/a>\u2018s Naomi Scott.<\/p>\n
Tamara Smart plays young Jade<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Who is Jade?\u00a0<\/strong>In the year 2022, Jade is attending high school in New Raccoon City with her sister, Billie. She has recently moved from the United States to South Africa and isn\u2019t thrilled about the idea of starting from scratch in an unfamiliar place.<\/p>\n
What else has Tamara Smart been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Smart broke through in the cast of children\u2019s fantasy series The Worst Witch, which led to further roles in Disney Plus adaptation Artemis Fowl and Netflix film A Babysitter\u2019s Guide to Monster Hunting.<\/p>\n
Siena Agudong plays Billie Wesker<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
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Who is Billie Wesker?\u00a0<\/strong>Billie is Albert\u2019s other daughter. She has a close bond with her sister, Jade, although moving to New Raccoon City does place a strain on their relationship as she has trouble fitting in at school. Billie is also a passionate vegan, who is furious when she gets wind that Umbrella could be conducting tests on animals.<\/p>\n
What else has Siena Agudong been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Agudong has made a name for herself in American children\u2019s entertainment, with roles in Nickelodeon comedies Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and Star Falls, as well as the Disney Channel movie Upside-Down Magic. She also played the title role in the short-lived Netflix series No Good Nick. Last year, she made a brief cameo appearance in F9: The Fast Saga<\/a>, where she portrayed a young Mia Toretto.<\/p>\n
Paola Nu\u00f1ez plays Evelyn Marcus<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Who is Evelyn Marcus?\u00a0<\/strong>Evelyn is the newly appointed CEO of the Umbrella Corporation, having inherited the company from her late father and founder, James. She has a long-standing working relationship with Albert Wesker, but they frequently disagree on key issues. In 2022, she\u2019s pushing for an urgent launch of the potential miracle drug Joy, but Wesker insists that it is not ready to go to market yet.<\/p>\n
What else has <\/strong>Paola Nu\u00f1ez been in? <\/strong>Nu\u00f1ez has starred in several films and television shows produced in her home country of Mexico, including long-standing roles in a number of telenovelas (Spanish-language soap operas). More recently, she appeared opposite Pierce Brosnan in the Western drama The Son, as well as bagging a role in season 2 of The Purge\u2019s TV spin-off. On the big screen, you may recognise Nu\u00f1ez from her main role in Will Smith\u2019s action flick Bad Boys for Life<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Turlough Convery plays Richard Baxter<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
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Who is Richard Baxter?\u00a0<\/strong>Baxter is an employee of the Umbrella Corporation. In the year 2036, he is tasked with tracking down Jade Wesker and is willing to go to extreme lengths to do so.<\/p>\n
What else has Turlough Convery been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Convery has appeared in several British television shows including My Mad Fat Diary, Poldark<\/a>, Killing Eve<\/a>, Anne Boleyn<\/a> and Sanditon<\/a>. His film projects include the horror flick Saint Maud and Kenneth Branagh\u2019s recent Oscar winner Belfast<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Connor Gosatti plays Simon<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Who is Simon?\u00a0<\/strong>Simon is a student at New Raccoon City\u2019s high school, who becomes acquainted with Jade Wesker.<\/p>\n
What else has Connor Gosatti been in?\u00a0<\/strong>This is Gosatti\u2019s first major screen role.<\/p>\n
Resident Evil is available to stream on Netflix from Thursday 14th July 2022. Check out more of our Sci-Fi<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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