Alien Footage from Romulus Highlights Horror Elements and Narrative
Gearing up for an exhilarating Xenomorph summer with Alien: Romulus set to release! This latest installment in the iconic Alien franchise, helmed by Fede Álvarez, takes us back to the terrifying roots of the series while adding a fresh twist.
The early previews already reveal a thrilling blend of the slow-burn horror reminiscent of Ridley Scott's 1979 original with an adrenaline-pumping action vibe akin to James Cameron's 1986 sequel. Alien: Romulus positions space colonizers against the savage Xenomorph within the mysteries of a derelict space station.
Meet Rain Carradine, played by Cailee Spaney, and her brother Andy, portrayed by David Jonsson, in the new featurette below, featuring a wealth of new footage, plot teasers, and behind-the-scenes shenanigans.
This engaging teaser showcases the team's commitment to crafting a film that aligns closely with the first two Alien movies. As fellow fans, if it manages to be around the caliber of Alien 3, we're likely in for a treat. Considering the lofty standards set by the first two films, it's a tall order for Álvarez—or any director, for that matter—to reach those heights. But given the glimpses we've seen, it seems that Alien: Romulus is the Alien sequel that fits best with the core elements that make this franchise tick.
Rounding out the stellar cast are Archie Renaux (Shadow and Bone), Isabela Merced (Madame Web), Spike Fearn (Aftersun), and Aileen Wu; Álvarez directs a script he co-wrote with Rodo Sayagues. Ridley Scott serves as a producer, returning to the franchise he helped establish. Mark your calendars for August 16, when Alien: Romulus hits theaters.
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- Cailee Spaeny's character, Rain Carradine, and her brother Andy, played by David Jonsson, are promising additions to the future cast of "Alien: Romulus."
- In Alien: Romulus, it appears that technology, such as derelict space stations, will play a significant role in the storyline.
- Io9 readers should mark their calendars for August 16, the release date of Alien: Romulus, a film that shows promise in continuing the Alien franchise's core elements.
- The cast of Alien: Romulus also includes Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu, alongside Ridley Scott, who returns as a producer for this latest installment.