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Isabela Merced to Star in Sega's Zombie Film Adaptation

2/6/2026

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Isabela Merced, the actress, will lead Sega's The House of the Dead adaptation.
The film aims to create a franchise inspired by the zombie premise and to deliver a visually striking experience.
Paul W. S. Anderson expressed excitement about the project and its potential as a tentpole series.
Nakahara highlighted Merced's dynamic energy as essential for the heroine.
The project will be shown at European Film Market next week.

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Story summary

Isabela Merced, the actress, will lead Sega's The House of the Dead adaptation.
The film aims to create a franchise inspired by the zombie premise and to deliver a visually striking experience.
Paul W. S. Anderson expressed excitement about the project and its potential as a tentpole series.
Nakahara highlighted Merced's dynamic energy as essential for the heroine.
The project will be shown at European Film Market next week.