## From The Walking Dead to the Baker Estate: Chandler Riggs’ Resident Evil Passion Project
Chandler Riggs, widely recognized for his tenure as Carl Grimes on *The Walking Dead*, has pivoted from zombie-infested Georgia to the claustrophobic horrors of the Baker family plantation. The actor recently unveiled a self-produced fan film that meticulously recreates a pivotal sequence from Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, signaling a deep-seated passion for the survival horror genre.
### A Cinematic Tribute to Biohazard
Rather than chasing industry accolades or commercial success, Riggs’ 20-minute short film serves as a love letter to the source material. The project focuses on the intense, high-stakes garage confrontation between protagonist Ethan Winters and the relentless Jack Baker. By translating this specific interactive encounter into a live-action format, Riggs demonstrates a keen understanding of the tension that defines Capcom’s flagship series.
### The Cregger Connection
The timing of Riggs’ release is particularly noteworthy, arriving shortly after the theatrical debut of Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil. Cregger’s vision for the franchise has been a massive cultural and financial phenomenon, recently securing the title of the most financially successful film in the series’ history with a staggering $108 million opening weekend.
When asked about the proximity of his fan-made project to Cregger’s blockbuster, Riggs revealed that the two endeavors were developing in parallel. “We were in pre-production when the article came out that Zack Cregger was going to do his [movie],” Riggs noted.
### Future Collaborations?
Given the critical acclaim surrounding Cregger’s direction and Riggs’ proven ability to capture the visceral horror of the games, the prospect of a collaboration is an exciting one for fans. Riggs has expressed a clear interest in joining forces with Cregger should the opportunity for a sequel or a new entry in the *Resident Evil* cinematic universe arise. For a franchise that has struggled to find its footing on the big screen in the past, the synergy between a seasoned horror actor and a visionary director like Cregger could be the key to future success.
