She started out killing zombies and is now a monster hunter. Milla Jovovich, known for her role as Alice in the Resident Evil saga, enters a new fantasy universe with the film Monster Hunter, currently among the most watched on Netflix. In addition, in this film, the Ukrainian-American actress returns to work with filmmaker Paul W.S. Anderson, who directs this title taking inspiration from the original video games developed and published by Capcom.
In fact, the adaptation brings to the big screen a world where gigantic creatures and breathtaking landscapes are the backdrop for a story of survival and adventure. The plot follows Jovovich playing Artemis, an army captain who, along with her squad, are suddenly in an unknown world, where she ends up facing dangerous monsters and forming unexpected alliances.
The production involved the active participation of Capcom's teams, ensuring that the film adaptation respected key elements of the game. The collaboration also extended to a crossover in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, a video game where users could control the Artemis character voiced by Jovovich.
The cast also includes Tip "T.I." Harris, Diego Boneta, Meagan Good, Josh Helman, Jin Au-Yeung, Tony Jaa as The Hunter, and Ron Perlman in the role of Admiral. The film was released in theaters in December 2020 and is now available via streaming from the Red "N" platform, where it also has been crowned among the most watched titles in the Top 10.
This project represents a career highlight for Jovovich and Anderson, marking another successful collaboration that brings together film and video games, and promises to be a visual and narrative experience that will appeal to both fans of the game and new viewers.
