Lead Actor Leak Fuels Rumors of Resident Evil 0 Remake at Capcom

Evidence is mounting that Capcom’s rumored remake of Resident Evil 0 is moving ahead, with what looks like a major casting reveal tucked into an actor’s online resume. Fans and insiders have speculated for months that Capcom would revisit some of the series’ earlier, non-numbered entries, and this new find just poured gasoline on the fire.

Actor Jon McLaren, who previously voiced Star-Lord in the Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy game, lists a tantalizing project called “Project Chamber” on his resume. He describes it as an “upcoming AAA video game” where he plays the lead role. For anyone familiar with Resident Evil lore, that “Chamber” clue, and his resemblance to a certain character, sure sounds like a tip of the hand.

‘Project Chamber’ and the Resident Evil Connection

Resident Evil 0’s main protagonist is Rebecca Chambers, but the other lead is ex-con Billy Coen. Jon McLaren’s inclusion under a pseudonymous title lines up perfectly with Billy’s comeback, especially when you compare McLaren’s look with the character’s.

There’s more tying McLaren to the project. He states his performance capture for ‘Project Chamber’ was handled at Beyond Capture Studios. That’s no small detail: Beyond Capture is the same studio responsible for the motion capture and casting on the successful Resident Evil 4 remake and its Separate Ways DLC. Capcom keeps a tight stable when it comes to trusted collaborators, so seeing this studio’s name again almost feels like confirmation.

This aligns with ongoing reports from reliable sources. Industry insider Dusk Golem suggested last year that both Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil Code Veronica were due for the remake treatment, echoing what VGC has independently heard as well. With McLaren’s resume making these hints public, the community’s suspicion just got a serious upgrade.

The Remake Playbook: Capcom Eyes the Non-Numbered Entries

Resident Evil 0 originally landed as a GameCube exclusive back in 2002. Since then, Capcom has built a lucrative formula around high-end remakes, breathing new life into Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4. That track record is why even rumors of a Zero or Code Veronica remake get fans talking, and watching resumes for clues.

The company hasn’t shied away from these ambitions, either. In a July 2023 shareholder Q&A, Capcom leadership was asked if only “main numbered entries” would get the remake upgrade. Their answer? They’re still discussing how to expand the series and make it accessible to a wider audience. In Capcom-speak, that’s as close as you get to a wink and a nod.

The latest evidence fits snugly alongside that statement and Capcom’s approach. Partnering once more with Beyond Capture Studios and bringing on established talent like McLaren tracks perfectly with their previous remake rollouts. It’s not just plausible, they seem to be following a script that’s worked spectacularly with the last three remakes.

If this all pans out, Resident Evil loyalists could be in for another meticulously crafted trip back to a cult favorite chapter in the saga. For now, McLaren’s updated resume is the strongest hint yet that Resident Evil 0 is next in line, and with Capcom’s remake success streak, expectations are set sky-high.