Angela Sant'Albano Cast as New Lead in 'Resident Evil: Requiem' Game

The 'Industry' actress will voice and motion-capture the character of Grace Ashcroft in the upcoming Capcom title.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Angela Sant'Albano has been revealed as the voice and motion-capture performer for the new leading character Grace Ashcroft in Capcom's upcoming video game Resident Evil: Requiem. The game, the ninth installment in the Resident Evil franchise, takes place 30 years after the missile strike on Raccoon City and centers on FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, the daughter of a Resident Evil Outbreak protagonist.

Why it matters

The Resident Evil franchise continues to be one of Capcom's most popular and highest-grossing video game series, having amassed $11 billion in sales across games, TV, film, and merchandising. The addition of a new lead character played by rising actress Angela Sant'Albano is an exciting development for the long-running series.

The details

Resident Evil: Requiem will be released on February 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows, and Nintendo Switch 2. In the game, Grace Ashcroft gets caught up in an investigation of murders connected to her mother's past in Raccoon City, leading her to cross paths with longtime series character Leon Kennedy. Capcom has also confirmed the return of Nick Apostolides as the voice of Leon Kennedy.

  • Resident Evil: Requiem will be released on February 27, 2026.
  • The game was revealed during Los Angeles' Summer Game Fest in June 2025, commemorating 30 years of the Resident Evil franchise.

The players

Angela Sant'Albano

An actress who has previously appeared on HBO's 'Industry', HBO Max's 'I Hate Suzie', and Apple TV's 'The Buccaneers'. She is making her debut as the voice and motion-capture performer for the new leading character Grace Ashcroft in 'Resident Evil: Requiem'.

Grace Ashcroft

The new leading character in 'Resident Evil: Requiem', an FBI analyst who gets caught up in an investigation of murders connected to her mother's past in Raccoon City.

Leon Kennedy

A longtime series character who will appear in 'Resident Evil: Requiem' and cross paths with Grace Ashcroft during her investigation. Nick Apostolides will reprise his role as the voice of Leon Kennedy.

Dr. Victor Gideon

A former Umbrella scientist who claims Grace Ashcroft holds the key to unlocking a secret project.

Alyssa Ashcroft

Grace Ashcroft's mother, a protagonist in the 'Resident Evil Outbreak' game, whose mysterious death eight years earlier haunts Grace.

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What’s next

Capcom has not yet announced a specific release date for Resident Evil: Requiem, but the game is expected to launch on February 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows, and Nintendo Switch 2.

The takeaway

The addition of a new lead character, Grace Ashcroft, played by rising actress Angela Sant'Albano, is an exciting development for the long-running Resident Evil franchise, which continues to be one of Capcom's most successful and lucrative video game properties.