Alien: Romulus director Fede Alvarez teases “f**ked-up” ending
As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for horror and sci-fi movies, I must say that Fede Alvarez’s latest offering, “Alien: Romulus,” has left me both terrified and exhilarated. If you think you’re prepared for this ride, let me tell you now – you aren’t.
If you’re familiar with Fede Alvarez’s films like Evil Dead and Don’t Breathe, it won’t come as a shock to learn that the movie Alien: Romulus leans more towards science fiction horror than traditional science fiction action. Alternatively, one could say it’s closer to the original Alien film than its sequel, Aliens.
Perhaps, you may believe you’re well-prepared for Alien: Romulus, but maybe it’s worth second thought.
In an interview with Digital Spy, filmmaker Alvarez (who was responsible for both directing and co-writing the latest production) shared some insights about the movie. He mentioned that the film is heavily laden with death, and added an intriguing twist: when you believe things can’t get any worse, they unexpectedly take a turn for the worst.
In the vastness of space, one might ponder, “How does life end here? What causes death in this environment?” This aspect is crucial, and I suspect you wouldn’t want to witness the scenario where characters are present, and then a creature appears, and they mysteriously disappear.
“Creating unique, unconventional methods of demise adds to the excitement of these films. You might recognize some from previous ‘Alien’ installments, but I assure you, there are several new ones waiting for you.”
Among several favorites, this one stands out as particularly intense. It becomes increasingly intense throughout. The intensity is part of its charm. If you’re familiar with my other films, you’ll notice that they often have multiple endings, and I usually feel like the story is wrapping up only to find it continues.
“As we approach the final moments, things get more intense. You might think that the most shocking part is over, but believe me, the best is yet to come.”
In the possible targets for danger in the movie ‘Alien: Romulus’, we find Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson, portraying the brother-sister pair, Rain and Andy.
Previously, Alvarez discussed a possible part in The Girl in the Spider’s Web with Spaeny, but that opportunity didn’t materialize. Still, Alvarez had always intended to hire Spaeny for the role of Rain in the upcoming film.
As I began drafting the script, I often created a small visual aid, and my co-writer and I would pin pictures of characters onto it, he reminisced.
In a somewhat unconventional approach, we might opt for a real-life street photograph instead of an actor for our character’s face. This makes identification easier and sometimes, it’s someone we have in mind to cast. In early 2021, when Cailee was hardly on anyone’s radar, she was the very first image pinned up.
As a seasoned artist with years of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that I recognized her talent from the get-go. There was no room for doubt in my mind; her unique style and creativity stood out like a beacon in the sea of sameness that pervades the art world today.
Regarding Jonsson, it’s possible that Alvarez didn’t become aware of him as soon as he did about Spaeny. However, having noticed the rising British talent in films like “Rye Lane” and “Industry”, he opted to arrange a conversation with him for “Alien: Romulus”.
“He spoke highly of him, mentioning that he’s incredibly intelligent and had a deep understanding of the character.”
When acting in those scenes, you rely on your intuition as an actor. If their words align with your perception or if inconsistencies pile up that contradict your own view, it’s likely to be challenging to collaborate on the film production.
I’m really looking forward to you discovering his performance in the movie, as it plays a significant role, even though we won’t be revealing any of it in this version.
Additionally, Alvarez discussed with Digital Spy the symbolic significance behind the latest Alien film’s title, as well as providing insight into where the movie fits within the franchise’s chronology.
Alien: Romulus is released in cinemas on August 16.
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2024-08-12 20:49