'Resident Evil: Afterlife', the next instalment in the 'Resident Evil' film franchise has begun production in Toronto, Canada.

The fourth film will be shot and released in 3D, which is a first in the 'Resident Evil' film franchise. Most of the key creative players, who turned the 'Resident Evil' film franchise into a global phenomenon, will be reprising their roles in 'Afterlife'.

Milla Jovovich returns as the zombie-fighting heroine Alice, while Ali Larter reprises her role as Claire Redfield from 'Resident Evil: Extinction'. Spencer Locke, who played K-Mart in 'Extinction', is also set to return. New to the film franchise is leading man Wentworth Miller, who has signed on as Chris Redfield — Claire's brother and a popular character from the game series. Shawn Roberts will take over the role of Alice's nemesis Wesker. Boris Kodjoe and Kim Coates have also been cast.

"It is tremendously exciting to bring a new chapter in the 'Resident Evil' saga to life with such a talented group of actors and filmmakers," said co-producer Robert Kulzer, who produced the sci-fi horror flick 'Pandorum' with director Paul W. S. Anderson and Jeremy Bolt.

Anderson also revealed that "Alice's battle with The Umbrella Corporation isn't finished. Last time we saw Alice, she let them know she was coming after them. It's time to settle the score."