Actor nearly killed on set of new "Resident Evil" film during zombie stunt

Director Zach Cregger revealed that filming a key scene for the new "Resident Evil" movie nearly ended in tragedy. Lead actor Austin Abrams ran down a street while stunt performers playing zombies jumped from rooftops on both sides, landing right beside him. Cregger deliberately avoided VFX, demanding precise choreography to keep Abrams safe during the sequence.

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