The director of the original 1998 version of Resident Evil 2, which introduced series icon Leon Kennedy, has confirmed what inspired the character’s first name. Hideki Kamiya stated on X that he came up with “Leon” because of the 1994 action-thriller, Léon: The Professional. He then pitched it to Resident … Continue reading Resident Evil 2 director finally confirms that Leon Kennedy’s name was inspired by Léon: The Professional