The production design is critical to a strong narrative in post-apocalyptic scenarios and the horror genre. The design and atmosphere of a show are critical to developing a tone and creating an immersive universe, especially for a series like Resident Evil.
The new Netflix live-action series, based on the renowned and legendary video game franchise, investigates how the T-Virus broke into the world, beginning in New Raccoon City in 2022. While viewing the eight-episode first season, you may question where the show was filmed and whether or not filming took place on-site, given the show’s numerous different settings.
Resident Evil filming locations
Resident Evil is set in several nations, with the majority of the 2022 timeline taking place in South Africa, where New Raccoon City is located. Jade travels to destinations like London and Dover, England in 2036. There are also some sequences set aboard a ship in the middle of the ocean.
It’s only right that the majority of the filming took place in Cape Town, South Africa, and England. The majority of the interior sequences, such as those at the Wesker home and within Umbrella, were shot at Cape Town Film Studios.
Several abandoned places, including the Werdmuller Center and the Maitland Abattoir, were used for filming to create the post-apocalyptic setting. The production also shot in London, England to produce the backdrops shown in several episodes, such as episode 1, where Jade can be seen near Big Ben and the London Underground.
