Resident Evil on Netflix: Who is in the cast and where have you seen them before?-Ruth Lawes-Entertainment – Metro

Resident Evil is making Netflix viewers grab for their survival supplies as they watch characters fight blood-thirsty creatures after a global apocalpsye.

The latest adaptation of the horror game series promises to be a scary one, set in the year 2036.

Boasting an all new original story and largely new characters, Resident Evil also features some up and coming acting talent, as well as some recongnisable faces.

With the series having already landed on Netflix today, here is everything you need to know about the cast.

Who is in the cast of Resident Evil?

The cast of Resident Evil have some impressive gigs on their CVs, such as Lance Reddick, who was on The Wire, and Turlough Convery, who acted alongside The Help’s Jodie Comer in Killing Eve.

The cast of Netflix’s Resident Evil series (Picture: Tatenda Chidora/Netflix)

But as well as established talent, a host of new and young faces have signed up for the series.

Teenagers Tamara Smart and Siena Agudong, both 17, may have had roles on Netlfix, but they’re sure to make an even bigger splash after Resident Evil.

Lance Reddick (Albert Wesker)

Lance in Netflix’s Resident Evil (Picture: Netflix)

Actor and musician Lance studied at the prestigious Yale School of Drama, which counts Frances McDormand and Meryl Streep among its famous graduates.

After several minor roles in film and television movies, Lance had his breakout role in HBO’s The Wire, playing Cedric Daniels.

The 59-year-old then starred in survival series Lost for four episodes, before appearing in shows such as American Horror Story and Young Sheldon.

Over on the silver screen, Lance is best known for playing Charon in the John Wick franchise alongside Keanu Reeves and Guillermin in Godzilla vs Kong.

Ella Balinska (Jade Wesker)

Ella is a British actress who has already appeared in Charlie’s Angels (Picture: NETFLIX)

Brit actress Ella Balinska is the daughter of entrepreneur Kaz Balinski-Jundzill, now married to model Sophie Anderton, and chef Lorraine Pascale.

Aged just 25, Ella has already appeared next to A-lister Kristen Stewart in the action comedy film Charlie’s Angels.

She also won a role in the horror thriller film Run Sweetheart Run, which was produced by the production company behind Get Out, Whiplash and BlacKkKlansman.

Next, Ella is lined up to take in the lead in upcoming sci-fi thriller The Occupant.

Tamara Smart (young Jade Wesker)

Tamara has gone from The Worst Witch to Resident Evil (Picture: NETFLIX)

Tamara kick started her career in acting at the tender age of 12 in a main role in The Worst Witch.

Since then, the teen has been consistently working and appeared in miniseries Hard Sun and Are You Afraid of the Dark?.

Most recently, the 17-year-old appeared in Disney+ film Artemis Fowl, based on the iconic YA book by Eoin Colfer, and on A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting on Netflix.

In A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting, Tamara starred alongside Harry Potter actor Tom Felton.

Siena Agudong (Billie Wesker)

Siena plays Billie in Resident Evil (Credits: NETFLIX)

Born and raised in Hawaii, Siena started acting as a kid, with her first role in a production of Roald Dahl classic Willy Wonka at the Hawaii Children’s Theatre.

You can spot the 17-year-old on screen in the Nickelodeon comedy series Star Falls and the fantasy-sports comedy film Alex & Me.

Siena’s other credits include the Netflix series No Good Nick and the Disney movie Upside-Down Magic.

Last year, Siena had a part in the mega franchise F9 alongside stars such as Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Helen Mirren and John Cena.

Paola Núñez (Evelyn Marcus)

Paola playes Evelyn in Resident Evil (Picture: MARCOS CRUZ/NETFLIX)

Already a star in her native Mexico, Paola became a famous face in the South American country following a recurring role in the telenovela Amor en custodia.

As well as acting in Spanish-language shows, the 44-year-old appeared in action horror series The Purge, based on the film of the same name.

Paola also starred in an episode of the iconic American detective series Magnum PI in 2021.

But perhaps she is most recognisable for joining the Bad Boys franchise in 2020 for the film Bad Boys for Life with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.

Turlough Convery (Richard Baxter)

Turlough has also appeared in Killing Eve and Poldark (Picture: MARCOS CRUZ/NETFLIX)

Irish actor Turlough has racked up some impressive credits in some of the biggest shows of the past decade.

From Fresh Meat to Black Mirror and My Mad Fat Diary, the 36-year-old has been making waves in roles for quite some time.

In the past couple of years, Turlough has appeared alongside the likes of Lily Collins and Olivia Colman in Les Misérables and Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh in Killing Eve.

Viewers may also remember Turlough for his parts in Poldark, Anne Boleyn and Sanditon.

Resident Evil is available to stream now on Netflix.

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