During the interview, Zack Craig says ‘Resident Evil’ will be his last film in the franchise: The director hopes to get back into original projects like the ones that have made him famous so far.
“I’ve never been contacted about other franchises,” Craig explained. “Maybe it happened, but the message didn’t get through to me because it was already clear to me that I wasn’t going to do it. I would make Resident Evil and then It’s over for me”.
“I didn’t want to write something where I had to make sure I added different elements to satisfy certain people,” the director continued. “I just want to satisfy myself. I think the only reason I could get into Resident Evil was because I was excited about the game. ”
Resident Evil director hopes fans will accept differences in games
“I love the story I came up with in the game and I’m making it come to life for me. I think the movie is powerful, Hope it can meet fans’ expectationsbecause I am also a fan, and I am very satisfied with my fans. “
“I realized The Resident Evil movie I wish existedso I can do it with a relaxed mind and a clear conscience, without feeling like I’m being cheated by some weird industry dynamic. “
a passion project
The Resident Evil movie contains many elements inspired by the game, and Craig has explained more than once that they are Fans of Capcom Legendsso he embarked on this project with passion and respect.
The director cares about himself very much creative freedom It was for this reason that he wanted to tell a new story rather than retracing the events of Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield.
