Want to be an undead walk-on in 'Resident Evil: Retribution'?

Sony Pictures has issued the following press release concerning a fan-contest/casting call for the forthcoming "Resident Evil: Retribution," which just recently began production.

Think you've got what it takes to be part of Screen Gems' new Resident Evil movie? If you're a fan of the previous films based on Capcom's videogame Resident Evil, and can play an age between 18 and 34, you just might be considered for a walk-on part in the upcoming movie through Sony Pictures Entertainment's Face of the Fan® program, which has launched a casting call for the fifth installment of the film franchise. A Constantin Film International GmbH and Davis Films/Impact Pictures (RE5) Production, the movie is written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and also produced by Anderson and his Impact Pictures producing partner Jeremy Bolt, together with Robert Kulzer of Constantin Film, Don Carmody, and Davis Films' Samuel Hadida. Constantin Film's Martin Moszkowicz and Davis Films' Victor Hadida are executive producing.

Do you want to be undead?

Users nationwide can participate in this casting call, which is open to men and women, by visiting www.FaceOfTheFan.com and submitting audition materials for the role of an undead. The audition requires the user to provide contact information, a headshot photo, and a video (1 minute or less) of the participant stating why he/she is the biggest Resident Evil movie fan and acting out a dialogue line from any previous film in the franchise: Resident Evil: Afterlife, Resident Evil: Extinction, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, or Resident Evil. The audition submission process will end on Monday, October 3. All submissions will be reviewed and one person could be considered for a walk-on role in the film.

Face of the Fan® launched in November 2010 and has since done casting calls for several Screen Gems' properties. People from across the country can visit the website, download select materials to rehearse, and then upload their audition videos and other elements for submission. Submitted videos are then reviewed by a panel of studio and production executives and select participants are considered by casting agents for possible future roles. The concept for Face of the Fan® builds on several past initiatives from Sony Pictures, in which uber-fans were chosen to participate in various marketing-related activities. Whether meeting talent on the red carpet, interviewing them at Comic-Con, or becoming guest correspondents covering the movies, these programs allowed the winning fans to get close to actors and filmmakers like never before and share their experiences online with their friends, family, and other fans.

Boris Kodjoe returning for 'Resident Evil: Retribution'

Another day, and another actor Tweeting about his involvement in "Resident Evil: Retribution."

Boris Kodjoe

Boris Kodjoe, who played Luther West in "Afterlife" will be back for the forthcoming film, which is in production now.

"Ok, Resident Evil fans. @MillaJovovich and myself are up here in Toronto getting ready for RE5 More action than ever!!!" he posted Tuesday.

In addition to "Afterlife," Kodjoe starred in "Surrogates" and the short-lived television series "Undercovers."

He joins Colin Salmon, who also recently announced he was returning to the world of "Resident Evil." Salmon played the commando One in the first film and subsequently posted that he couldn't elaborate on how his character will be back, because "it's intrinsic to the plot."

Colin Salmon returning to 'Resident Evil'

Actor Colin Salmon is returning to the world of "Resident Evil," after he played the commando One in the first film.

Colin Salmon

Salmon posted on his Twitter account Saturday, stating, "Confirmed I will be shooting new Resident Evil movie. Paul Anderson has written an amazing script."

It seems almost of the new concerning "Resident Evil: Retribution" is coming from Twitter these days, with lead actress Milla Jovovich giving almost daily updates on the production.

As for Salmon's role in "Retribution," little is known at the moment considering his character One was left in more than a few pieces in the first film.

In addition to "Resident Evil," Salmon has starred in "AVP: Alien vs. Predator," which was also directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, as well as "Tomorrow Never Dies," "The World is Not Enough" and "Punisher: War Zone."

Production underway for 'Resident Evil: Retribution'

Production is underway for "Resident Evil: Retribution," the fifth film in the video-game adaptation and actress Milla Jovovich is continuing to update fans through Twitter.

Milla Jovovich

Screen Gems has set a Sept. 14, 2012, release date for "Retribution" and the film will once again be directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, who is married by Jovovich.

The actress posted Friday: "hey every1! 'camp evil' is in full swing! every1 has moved in2 the studio here in toronto and we're 1 big happy family. lol!"

She also discussed the film's costumes and stunt work.

"already i've cut 2 of alices costume changes, i mean really! is this a resident evil fashion show? no way," she posted, again on Friday, following up with, "the costume my design partner, carmen hawk, and i have drawn up looks so great! i'm going in a few minutes to try it on!"

"also, i sat in on a stunt rehearsal yesterday and its SICK!!!! we're working w nick powell, who did the stunts on the "bourne" movies," she posted.

Powell has had a lengthy career in stunt work and served as coordinator on "The Three Musketeers," which will be released in the U.S. next month and was also directed by Anderson.

The first "Resident Evil" film was released in 2002, followed by "Apocalypse" in 2004, "Extinction" in 2007 and "Afterlife" in 2010.

Sienne Guillory is offically Jill Valentine for 'Resident Evil: Retribution'

Although anyone who saw the after-credits scene in "Resident Evil: Afterlife" knew Jill Valentine was likely to return for the fifth film in the franchise, actress Sienna Guillory made it official today she will be the one playing her in the forthcoming "Resident Evil: Retribution."

'Retribution' will debut Sept. 14, 2012.

As ShockTillYouDrop.com first reported, Guillory posted on Twitter today: "Big day tomorrow! Meeting Paul Anderson and Jeremy Bolt and Robert Kultzer to see what my future looks like..."

She lated posted, confirming her involvement, "THANK YOU SO MUCH! RETRIBUTION HERE I COME!"

The actress hinted at her return in March, posting (again on Twitter), "RE:5 alert! Training begins! I aim to mostly put less in the big hole on the front of my face than comes out of the little one on my arse."

According to ShockTillYouDrop, however, her return was put in question when a report surfaced the actress was going to be replaced. Today's tweets, however, seem to have put the issue to bed.

Guillory starred as Jill Valentine in the second film, "Apocalypse," but didn't show up in the third film, and only returned in the after-credits sequence in "Afterlife." As I've stated before, hopefully her return will let us learn the fate of the young Angela (Sophie Vavasseur), who like Jill vanished sometime between the second and third films.

Screen Gems has set a Sept. 14, 2012, release date for "Retribution" and filming is expected to start later next month.

Milla Jovovich reveals 'Resident Evil 5' title will be 'Retribution'

Actress Milla Jovovich, who appeared as Alice in all four "Resident Evil" films, has been talking up a storm about the forthcoming fifth installment, which she revealed will be called "Retribution."

"Afterlife" was the highest grossing
film so far in the franchise.

"I think its called RE: Retribution, but i have to ask paul 2 b sure," she posted on Twitter, referring to husband Paul W.S. Anderson, who directed each of the films so far.

Jovovich also noted the film will take place in Japan, posting, "I pray 4 japan everyday and i can't wait 2 go there and shoot the nxt RE!"

She continued that Anderson is still working on the script and hinted that characters will be returning. "Its gonna b CRAZY! N fans r gonna luv who we bring back!" she posted.

We already know Jill Valentine will be returning based on the extra scene following the credits of "Resident Evil: Afterlife" and confirmed by actress Sienna Guillory, again on Twitter.

As I said before, I hope will finally learn the fate of the young Angela (Sophie Vavasseur), who like Jill vanished sometime between the second and third films.

The "Resident Evil" films have been a guilty pleasure for me, and I look forward to number five.

Jill Valentine coming back for 'Resident Evil 5'

Anyone who watched last year's "Resident Evil: Afterlife" knows it ended with the return of Jill Valentine (Sienna Guillory), who hadn't been seen since the second film, "Apocalypse."

Guillory recently confirmed she was preparing for the as yet untitled fifth installment via twitter.

"RE:5 alert! Training begins! I aim to mostly put less in the big hole on the front of my face than comes out of the little one on my arse," she posted on March 18.

Although nothing else about the film is known, Screen Gems has set a Sept. 14, 2012, release date. Presumably Milla Jovovich will be back as Alice and her husband Paul W.S. Anderson will direct since he helmed every installment to this point.

The series hasn't exactly set the box office on fire, but it has been consistent domestically and is gaining steam overseas. "Afterlife" exploded on the international market, pulling in a total worldwide gross just shy of $300 million, double the previous best set by 2007's "Extinction."

Although I've never played the video games, the film series is one my biggest guilty pleasures and has been ever since the release of the original film in 2002. That film featured a great set, intriguing characters and a rocking soundtrack from Marilyn Manson. On a side note, "Afterlife" was one of only a handful of the countless 3D releases in 2010 which made decent use of the technology.

My hope is we will finally learn the fate of the young Angela (Sophie Vavasseur), who like Jill vanished sometime between the second and third films.