Alien: Romulus Director Fede Alvarez on Resurrecting Ash and the Future of the Franchise

Director Fede Alvarez has opened up about his upcoming film, Alien: Romulus, revealing details about the return of a beloved character and the future of the franchise.

The Return of Ash

One of the most iconic characters in the Alien franchise is Ash, the android played by Ian Holm in the original 1979 film. Alvarez has confirmed that Ash will be making a return in Alien: Romulus, albeit in a different form.

‘Ash is a character that we love, and we wanted to bring him back in a way that would be surprising and interesting for the audience,’ Alvarez told Variety. ‘We’re not just bringing him back as a nod to the original; we’re bringing him back because he has a very important role to play in the story.’

The Future of the Franchise

Alien: Romulus marks a new chapter in the Alien franchise, which has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. Alvarez believes that the key to keeping the franchise fresh is to continually push the boundaries and explore new themes.

‘The Alien franchise has been around for over 40 years, and it’s had its ups and downs,’ Alvarez said. ‘But I think the reason why it’s still relevant today is because it’s a very flexible franchise. It can go in many different directions, and that’s what makes it so exciting.’

Alvarez also expressed his desire to see more female-led Alien films in the future, following the success of Alien: Covenant and its female protagonist, Daniels.

‘I think it would be great to see more female-led Alien films,’ Alvarez said. ‘The franchise has always been very female-centric, and I think that’s one of the reasons why it’s so beloved by audiences. It’s a franchise that has always celebrated strong female characters.’

Conclusion

Alien: Romulus promises to be an exciting new chapter in the Alien franchise, with the return of a beloved character and a fresh direction for the series. With Alvarez at the helm, fans can expect a thrilling ride that will keep them on the edge of their seats.

For more information on Alien: Romulus and the future of the franchise, check out the full interview with Fede Alvarez on Variety.