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Anthony Starr Says He’s Not the Right Fit for Wesker in Resident Evil Reboot

His pushback leaves fan casting unresolved for Zach Cregger’s game-inspired film.

Overview

  • In a new interview, Anthony Starr said he is 50 and thinks the role of Albert Wesker should go to someone younger.
  • Fans have pushed him for the part for years, with artist BossLogic posting a Wesker mock‑up that Starr once replied to with “I agree.”
  • Zach Cregger is directing a new theatrical reboot set to reach theaters on September 18, 2026.
  • Cregger says he is not chasing strict game lore and wants the movie to feel like the experience of playing the games.
  • Reports describe an original courier‑in‑a‑hospital story, a shoot that wrapped in the Czech Republic, and a cast led by Austin Abrams with Paul Walter Hauser, Kali Reis, and Zach Cherry attached.