Resident Evil Director Zach Cregger Reveals Star Austin Abrams Almost Died Shooting That Zombie Scene From the Trailer
Director Zach Cregger has revealed new production details about the upcoming Resident Evil film adaptation, including a dangerous on-set incident involving star Austin Abrams. During a footage screening and Q&A, Cregger discussed a prominently featured scene in the movie trailer where Abrams’ character Bryan, a medical courier, runs down a street while zombies leap from nearby rooftops. The scene required carefully choreographing falling bodies from multiple directions as the character flees.
According to Cregger, the production of this sequence came dangerously close to a serious accident. While the complete details remain limited in available excerpts, the director revealed that the stunt nearly resulted in actual injury to Abrams from one of the falling zombie props or performers. Cregger’s discussion highlighted the significant practical risks involved in executing complex stunt work, even with meticulous planning and safety design considerations.
The incident underscores the challenges of large-scale practical effects work in film production, where carefully orchestrated action sequences can carry unintended hazards despite precautions. The Resident Evil film marks another major adaptation of Capcom’s horror franchise, following various film and television projects over the past two decades.