Resident Evil Netflix series creator talks Albert Wesker's return

In the Resident Evil universe, Albert Wesker has established himself as the main antagonist

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he is now back in a brand-new Netflix series.

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The antagonist is played by Lance Reddick, who is also known for his roles in John Wick and Lost.

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But how the heck is he still alive since the video games for the consoles are considered canon for the television series and Wesker died in them

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especially in light of the fact that the primary timeline for the series (there are two) occurs in 2022?

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The answer to that issue could lie in the vials of his children's blood that Wesker keeps in the lab and administers to himself.

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showrunner Andrew Dabb concedes that in game five, Wesker was destroyed by a rocket launcher inside of a volcano

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I'll suggest that there will be a very reasonable justification for both his return and his current behaviour.

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He was wearing clothing that was resistant to volcanoes and rocket launchers

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