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‘Resident Evil’ Director Johannes Roberts Reveals Title and Details of Upcoming Film
Ellise Shafer administratorThe upcoming Johannes Roberts-directed “Resident Evil” film now has a name: “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.”Roberts revealed the title and details of the movie’s plot during a panel with IGN’s Lucy O’Brien at SXSW on Saturday. Speaking about the genesis of the title, Roberts — who has directed both of the “47 Meters Down” films — said that the setting of Raccoon City plays a big role in the film.“The movie is very much an origin story for ‘Resident Evil,'” Roberts said.