Who Plays the Alien in Alien: Romulus? All You Need to Know
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Updated Aug 17, 2024
Who Plays the Alien in Alien: Romulus?
In "Alien: Romulus," the Xenomorph is brought to life through a combination of effects. Trevor Newlin plays a key role by performing in a man-in-suit suit. This means he wears a special costume to portray the alien creature. The film also uses animatronics to enhance the Xenomorph's appearance. Together, these effects create a realistic and memorable alien. So, Trevor Newlin is one of the main actors who brings the Xenomorph to life.
Alien: Romulus
Alien: Romulus is a 2024 sci-fi horror movie directed and co-written by Fede Álvarez. It's the seventh film in the Alien series and is set between the events of the first "Alien" movie and "Aliens." The story follows a group of young space colonists who discover a derelict space station and encounter a dangerous Xenomorph.
The film stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu. Filming took place from March to July 2023. Released by 20th Century Studios on August 16, 2024, the movie has received positive reviews from critics.
Alien: Romulus Plot
In "Alien: Romulus," a space probe retrieves an organic object from the wreckage of the USCSS Nostromo, revealing a curled-up Xenomorph inside. The story follows Rain Carradine, who works on a mining colony and joins a mission to salvage cryonic chambers from a derelict spacecraft.
The group, including Rain and her adoptive brother Andy, finds themselves in danger when facehuggers are accidentally revived, leading to a deadly Xenomorph outbreak. As they struggle to survive, tensions rise, and several members are killed.
Rain and Andy eventually escape with a badly injured Kay, but Kay transforms into a mutant Xenomorph, causing further chaos. Rain manages to eject the mutant into space and prepares for a risky journey to a new planet.
Alien: Romulus Cast
|
Actor |
Character |
|---|---|
| Cailee Spaeny | Rain |
| David Jonsson | Andy |
| Archie Renaux | Tyler |
| Isabela Merced | Kay |
| Spike Fearn | Bjorn |
| Aileen Wu | Navarro |
| Daniel Betts | Rook |
| Trevor Newlin | Xenomorph |
| Robert Bobroczkyi | Offspring |
Alien: Romulus Overview
|
Specification |
Details |
|---|---|
| Movie | Alien: Romulus |
| Directed by | Fede Álvarez |
| Written by | Fede Álvarez, Rodo Sayagues |
| Based on | Characters by Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett |
| Produced by | Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Walter Hill |
| Starring | Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, Aileen Wu |
| Cinematography | Galo Olivares |
| Edited by | Jake Roberts |
| Music by | Benjamin Wallfisch |
| Production companies | Scott Free Productions, Brandywine |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Studios |
| Release dates | August 15, 2024 (EIFF), August 16, 2024 (United States) |
| Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $80 million |
Where to Watch Alien: Romulus?
"Alien: Romulus" is currently playing in theaters everywhere. After its theatrical run, the film will be available for streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+, not on Netflix or Max. Based on the release patterns of 20th Century Studios' recent films, it is expected to arrive on streaming between November and December, within 80 to 120 days after its theater debut. An official streaming release date will be provided once confirmed.
