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Capcom Pushed Cinematic Performances for Resident Evil: Requiem

The Grace actor describes a collaborative set where emotional authenticity guided retakes.

Overview

  • Angela Sant'Albano tells GamesRadar+ that Capcom sought film-level acting to keep pace with the game's upgraded technology.
  • She says actors were encouraged to redo takes they did not feel, even when the results were technically perfect for capture and sound.
  • Sant'Albano's portrayal of Grace is highlighted as the standout performance, with continued praise for the wider cast.
  • Nick Apostolides, returning as Leon, specifically commends Antony Byrne's turn as Victor for its unsettling intensity.
  • A post-completion featurette shows soundstage work and practical setups, including an apparatus used for an early hospital scene.