Ali Larter returns for 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter'

Los Angeles: Actress Ali Larter is set to reprise her role as Claire Redfield in the final chapter of the post-apocalyptic franchise "Resident Evil".

The 39-year-old actress, who plays a special police officer in the science-fiction film, will reunite with Milla Jovovich for the third time in "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter", reported Deadline.

The movie will be directed by Paul WS Anderson, who helmed three of the five other films in the franchise.

The story picks up after the events of "Resident Evil: Retribution", as the Project Alice is forced to race against time before the villainous Red Queen attempts to destroy the final remnants of humanity.

The film will start shooting in September in South Africa.