Star wants to voice a Resident Evil character

The internet’s favorite final girl is trading in her cinematic spotlight for a new adventure in audio drama: voice acting. Actress Tiana DeNicola, known for her breakout role in Obsession, has recently opened up about her burgeoning interest in gaming and her desire to dive into the world of Capcom’s flagship horror franchise, Resident Evil.

During a recent conversation with Variety’s Tiana DeNicola in late July, she shared that she has been getting deep into the Resident Evil games lately and is starting her voice acting journey soon. When asked about taking on game roles, she expressed a desire to begin with smaller projects to test the waters before expanding, emphasizing just how much she loves that particular world.

“I wanna try something smaller to kind of test the waters, and then later, do something different,” she explained. “Because video games are obviously a big interest of mine. I love that world, specifically — the Resident Evil world.”

This passion for gaming runs deep. DeNicola’s enthusiasm extends far beyond horror; she has a long history rooted in classic gaming, having grown up playing party games on the PlayStation 2 with her mother and older brother. This foundational love has naturally transitioned into narrative-driven titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Last of Us, alongside being a massive enthusiast for the Call of Duty series.

Her critical success in films like Obsession has given her considerable creative latitude. With an outstanding reputation earned from her performance, she is now exploring new avenues where her unique presence can shine. For instance, she has discussed wanting to play Mystique in a future movie project.

This interest in transformative characters has led her to discussions with industry heavyweights. She has reportedly met with Jake Schreier, the director of the upcoming X-Men film, about potential roles within the Marvel universe.

Fans are buzzing with anticipation about these potential crossovers. The hauntingly convincing way DeNicola portrayed different versions of a character in Obsession has only fueled speculation about her ability to embody complex roles like Mystique, making her a compelling candidate for roles in the X-Men landscape.