Alien: Romulus sequel will not repeat this controversial alien error 3

At the end of AliensEllen Ripley has finally found a moment of peace with Hicks and Newt as they moved away in Criposleep aboard the Sulaco. Unfortunately, that peace did not last. Alien 3 He quickly killed both characters, erasing the emotional arch Ripley fought so hard and leaving fans furiously.

Remains one of the most divisive creative choices in Alien saga. With the franchise riding a new wave of popularity thanks to that of last summer Alien: RomulusThe creative team is ensuring that history does not repeat itself.

During the Horrorhound weekend in Cincinnati, Alien: Romulus director Faith álvarez He explained why he personally wrote the next sequel, even if he will not return to direct.

“Honestly, it is because we love the characters we have created, so we want to make sure that nobody kills them right at the beginning of the next,” he said. “

They went and killed Hicks and Newt just like that. Hey, let’s not let this happen. We wrote it and we assured us that they had stayed alive, and now we can let someone else do it. “

The sequel is still in the initial development phase without still a director or a release date, but Álvarez’s comments strongly suggest Cailee Spaeny AND David Jonsson He will return as Rain Carradine and Android Andy.

Their link between Surrogate brothers was one of the best parts of Alien: Romulusgiving the film a new energy that has balanced its heavy fan service and controversial use of Ian Holmsimilarity. Many fans have left the theater wanting more than their history, and now it seems that they will get it.

It is easy to understand why Álvarez does not want to lose them. Since then the careers of Spaeny and Jonsson have been increasing Romulus. Jonsson thrilled the audience in Stephen King’s The long walkdemonstrating its ability to bring a real emotional weight to gender roles.

Spaeny is about to appear Rian Johnson’S Wake up Dead Manwho earned enthusiastic reviews to TIFF. This sequel has a golden opportunity to further show both actors.

As for history, álvarez is clearly inspiring inspiration Aliens. Just as Ripley went from Lone Survivor to Alien, apart from a new group in the sequel, Rain and Andy now bring that torch of the survivor. Romulus An apparently peaceful planet ended with the setting route for Yvaga III. If alien history has taught us something, that peace will not last.

Of course, Álvarez insurance does not mean that rain and Andy is safe forever. He simply wanted to avoid the mistake of killing them without purpose. This is still a Alien The film and death are always part of the DNA.

What matters most is that the public has the opportunity to grow to these characters before the inevitable chaos. The best alien voices have always coupled terrifying pieces with characters that is worth taking care, and if the Álvarez approach is any indication, the Romulus The sequel is heading in the right direction.