Will Fede Alvarez honor the xenomorph with Alien Romulus? A nasty surprise can happen quickly, but with new knowledge the lights are greener than ever.
The first images and teaser for Alien Romulus suggest that there might finally be a return worthy of the name of Hans Ruedi Giger’s creature. Even for those who, like us, mourned Prometheus and Covenant. But with the upcoming film directed by the talented Fede Alvarez, the future looks brighter than the past. The Uruguayan filmmaker is a true gore technician, he knows his classics and is not afraid to talk to Ridley Scott and James Cameron.
Alien Romulus plays the fan service card, it’s promising
Alien Romulus will be released in France on August 14, 2024. Filming is complete and the promotion is moving a little faster as the release date approaches. Recently, director Fede Alvarez shared some creepy images with a very sloppy close-up of the Xenormorph and a facehugger in the practical effects. So, initially without the use of CGI, but with a remote-controlled replica of the larval creature. And that alone is reassuring.
In addition, the director of Alien Romulus surrounded himself with people who know the cult saga very, very well. “They used the same team as on James Cameron’s Aliens. The same people who designed the Xenomorphs came to build ours. It’s truly incredible to see the original design and the people who worked on these films over 45 years and much of their lives » said Cailee Spaeny, the main heroine who is completely confused with Ripley in an exclusive new image from Total Film.
A shot that will delight fans who will easily recognize the flamethrower from Ridley Scott’s Alien. Combined with the young woman’s tank top, you might think you were seeing a younger version of Sigourney Weaver. The Fandango website also published an exclusive photo showing Cailee Spaeny next to two crew members, holding a pulse rifle. A nice nod to James Cameron’s Aliens. Of course, Alien Romulus should not just be stupid and mean for the fan. But there seems to be real respect for the universe, the films and the techniques used to build this cinematic monster. See you this summer for one of the worst scenes in the saga.
