After releasing a small preview in March, 20th Century Studios published first trailer Alien: Romulus, a new part of the famous sci-fi saga. Film directed by Fede Alvarez (Evil Dead), will take us back into space, where we will be scared to death by menacing xenomorphs. Despite the fact that the feature film spin offhas all the elements for success.
The new trailer shows us the main characters upon their arrival at Renacimiento, a station that reminds us a lot of Sevastopol. The story is set between the first two films, so we will find characteristic elements such as interior design, clothing or weapons. Unlike other films in the franchise in recent years, Alien: Romulus seems to restore the Alien’s true nature.
The trailer explores the signature moments that defined the original film, such as the terror of navigating dark hallways and discovering that something is wrong. As they explore an abandoned space station, young colonizers will discover that they are about to encounter the most terrifying form of life in the universe: xenomorphs.
What is Alien: Romulus about?
Alien: Romulus This is an independent feature film. similar to projects like RogueOne or Predator: Prey. The story takes place in 2142, during the events that occurred between Stranger And Aliensand focuses on a group of colonizers arriving at the Renacimiento space station.
The station consists of two modules: Romulo and Remo and has been abandoned for many years. According to Fede Alvarez, The Rebirth represents two periods in Alien history. As Remus gets closer to what we saw in the original 1979 film, Romulus becomes drawn to Remo. Alienswith more advanced technologies
Although the plot is new, There will be connections to other films in the saga., be it the story, characters, technology or enemies. Its director spoke about this in an interview with the publication. Hollywood Reporter I didn’t want to leave out those elements. Nevertheless, Alien: Romulus designed to be enjoyed even if you haven’t seen any of the films. Stranger.
The cast includes Cailee Spaeny (Pacific Rim: Uprising), Isabela Merced (Dora and the Lost City), David Johnson (Industry), Archie Renault (shadow and bone), Spike Fearn (Batman) and Eileen Wu. One of the most striking characteristics of the project is the age of the main characters. Unlike the Nostromo crew, Alvarez turned to younger actors after watching a deleted scene from the film. Aliens.
“There is a moment when you see a group of children running through the corridors of this colony. And I thought, “Wow, what would it be like for these kids to grow up on a colony that still needs 50 years to terraform?” Then I remember thinking, “If I ever tell a story in this world, I’ll definitely be interested in these kids when they’re twenty.”
Fede Alvarez
Alien: Romulus Ridley Scott will produce and will be advised by James Cameron. The script will be written by Rodo Sayages and Fede Alvarez himself. Movie It will be released in theaters on August 16, 2024..
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