Key Takeaways:
– Alien: Romulus is directed by Fede Álvarez and is set for release on August 16th.
– The movie is getting coverage in Cinema Teaser magazine with Cailee Spaeny featuring prominently.
– The film's storyline, written by Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues, fits into the existing franchise but introduces new characters.
– Alien: Romulus promises to be graphic and gruesome, with an R-rating for bloody violent content and language.
– Ridley Scott is the producer of the film under his Scott Free banner in collaboration with Momentum and 20th Century Studios.
Hey there, movie buffs! Brace yourselves, as the Alien universe is set to expand further with a new film titled ‘Alien: Romulus'. This much-anticipated movie, directed by the renowned Fede Álvarez, is set to hit theatres on August 16th.
The First Glimpse of Alien: Romulus
Excited? Well, there's more! If you can't wait to get a feel for what's coming, head over to Cinema Teaser – a French movie magazine. They'll be featuring Alien: Romulus in their July 3rd issue. The cover strikingly depicts the film's star – Cailee Spaeny – squaring off against a xenomorph!
This powerful image reminds fans of previous Alien: Covenant promotional material, where Michael Fassbender found himself in a similar standoff. It also revives memories of the iconic Alien 3 image where Sigourney Weaver gets uncomfortably close to a xenomorph.
The Genesis of Alien: Romulus
Now, let's go a bit into how Alien: Romulus came to be. Turns out, Álvarez shared his idea for this film with Ridley Scott a few years back. Happily for us, the suggestion stayed with Scott and by late 2021 he had contacted Álvarez, offering him an opportunity to bring his vision to life. And the rest, as they say, is history!
When 20th Century Studios got a whiff of the story pitch, they were sold. Steve Asbell, Division President, praised the storyline and the fresh characters Fede proposed. Clearly, we're in for a wild ride!
Does Alien: Romulus Tie Into The Original Series?
Yes, and no. While the story, meticulously crafted by Álvarez and co-writer Rodo Sayagues is not directly linked to other Alien films, it doesn't disregard them either. It is a tale that exists within the established franchise continuity but brings fresh experiences.
Just to tantalize you all the more, let's share the official logline of Alien: Romulus: A group of young space colonizers discover the most terrifying life form in the universe while scavenging a derelict space station. Sounds like vintage Alien, right?
The Star-studded Cast
Other than Spaeny, the film features fabulous talents like David Jonsson, Isabela Merced, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu. And word has it, there's a scene in the film that's so ghastly, many viewers might have to look away. Given the film's R-rating for bloody violent content and language, the descriptor “graphic and gruesome” could not be more apt!
Who's Making Alien: Romulus?
Momentum and 20th Century Studios are working on this project, with the legendary Ridley Scott producing this fresh Alien venture under his Scott Free banner.
Whether you're an Alien franchise fan or just love a good sci-fi/thriller, Alien: Romulus is surely a movie you can't miss! How about you? Are you excited for August 16th? Feel free to share your thoughts about the promotional image and your expectations about the film.
To stay tuned with all things Alien: Romulus, keep an eye on Cinema Teaser magazine and drop by Project Casting for all your updates!
