Alien: Romulus is the latest installment in the long-running Alien franchise, which first began in 1979. Directed by Fede Álvarez, this 2024 film aims to revive the franchise’s original horror and mystery elements, which were first introduced by Ridley Scott but later shifted towards more action-oriented storytelling under James Cameron. Alien: Romulus bridges the gap between the original Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), bringing a fresh yet nostalgic experience for both new and old fans.
Alien: Romulus Plot Overview
The movie is set 20 years after the events of Ridley Scott’s Alien and 37 years before James Cameron’s Aliens. It follows a new storyline while paying homage to the franchise’s roots. The film attempts to recapture the fear and suspense that made the original movies iconic. With a mix of new characters and familiar settings, Alien: Romulus offers a fresh take on the franchise while staying true to its origins.
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Major Easter Eggs in Alien: Romulus
Alien: Romulus Romulus is filled with Easter eggs that reference previous movies in the franchise, creating a rich experience for long-time fans.
- The movie’s opening scene is a direct nod to the original Alien (1979). The technical equipment and opening credits design are intentionally similar, creating a sense of nostalgia and connection to the first film.
- One of the most famous lines from Aliens (1986), “Get away from her, you b*tch,” originally delivered by Ripley, is echoed in Romulus. In this film, the character Andy delivers the same line, tying the new movie to its predecessors.
- The mining colony in Romulus has a striking resemblance to Hadley’s Hope from Aliens. This visual similarity is another way the filmmakers link the new movie to the classic ones.
- The discovery of an alien nest by the characters Rain and Andy is reminiscent of scenes from the earlier films, especially Aliens. This reinforces the continuity between the movies and the shared universe they inhabit.
- Even though Alien 3 (1992) was not as popular as the first two films, Romulus still includes subtle references to it, like the dwindling 20th-century fanfare at the beginning of the movie. Additionally, Alien Resurrection (1997) inspired the design of Kay’s mutant baby in Romulus, similar to the hybrid creature seen in Resurrection.
- Prometheus (2012) is known for exploring the origins of the xenomorphs. Romulus pays homage to this by including a scene where Kay gives birth to an engineered xenomorph-human hybrid, echoing a similar scene from Prometheus where Elizabeth Shaw gives birth to an alien.
Fede Álvarez’s Vision for Alien: Romulus
The black actress Priah Ferguson, who landed Stranger Things as a regular cast member starting from the second season, has been earning people’s love and approval for her role of Erica Sinclair. In an interview that Ferguson had in the recent past, she was as excited and eager to know about the final season of the series. While details could not be given too much out, she stated that everything regarding production is fine and all actors and crew want to give the series a proper send off.
Ferguson said that everyone on the set is eager to present the final episode, and even more so to close the last season in such an unusual manner, which has only added fuel to the fire of the fans, as it seems that the cast and the team are doing as much as possible to offer the finale worthy of all expectations.
A Mixed Blessing for the Cast
With the sixth and final season of ‘Game of Thrones’ being half through its shooting, Ferguson opened up about her experience of shooting the show along with her cast members. She described the sound on set as good, but also pointed out that there is kind of relief, saying that this may be the last time the cast would assemble for such a huge production.
Ferguson also had something to say about the ending of the series, she wrote ‘It may turn bittersweet as it may be our last time working with each other and seeing one another or simply just working on a huge show like Stranger Things.’ This statement is also familiar to fans who have become close to the characters featured in it.
Erica Sinclair’s Evolution
Ferguson also talked about her role of Erica Sinclair and the character’s progress in the series. When she was first introduced as Lucas Sinclair’s cheeky younger sister, people did not expect Erica to be such a fan favorite for her courage and humor. Ferguson said she wanted fans to see Erica’s transformation when the show entered its last season.
