Austin Abrams Says Physicality in ‘Whalefall’ and ‘Resident Evil’ Wasn’t Planned

Austin Abrams plays the lead in Whalefall and Resident Evil, portraying physically battered characters in both. In comments, he says the roles became so physical without a deliberate plan, and that he enjoys using every tool available as an actor. Whalefall traps his character, Jay, inside a sperm whale, while Resident Evil places him in another survival-horror ordeal. The films arrive close together, giving Abrams two intense, body-focused performances. He says each role demanded commitment rather than a preset approach