Good news for Alien fans: Upcoming prequel series ignores Prometheus
Hey there, fellow gamers! I’ve got some exciting news for all you Alien fans out there. Noah Hawley, the showrunner of the highly anticipated Alien prequel series, has recently revealed that the show will completely ignore Prometheus. And you know what? That’s music to our ears!
Now, don’t get me wrong. Prometheus had its moments, but let’s be real here: it kinda took away some of the mystery that made the original Alien so special. It felt like a rehash of familiar territory, and as die-hard fans, we’d much rather pretend it never happened. In a recent interview with KCRW’s The Business podcast, Hawley made it clear that he shares our sentiment. He said, “For me, and for a lot of people, this ‘perfect life form’ – as it was described in the first film – is the product of millions of years of evolution that created this creature that may have existed for a million years out there in space.”
So, why is it such a big deal that the new series will ignore Prometheus? Well, let me put it this way: it’s like playing a game and encountering an unexpected plot twist that completely ruins the experience. You know that feeling, right? When a game takes a wrong turn, tries to explain too much, and loses its sense of wonder and excitement. It’s like the developers forgot what made the game so great in the first place.
Hawley understands this, and he wants to bring back the magic of the original Alien films. He explained, “What’s scary about this monster is that when you look at those first two movies, you have this retro-futuristic technology. You have giant computer monitors, these weird keyboards… You have to make a choice. Am I doing that? Because in the prequels, Ridley made the technology thousands of years more advanced than the technology of Alien, which is supposed to take place in those movies’ future. There’s something about that that doesn’t really compute for me. I prefer the retro-futurism of the first two films. And so that’s the choice I’ve made – there’s no holograms. The convenience of that beautiful Apple store technology is not available to me.”
Exciting times ahead for Alien fans
So, what can we expect from this upcoming Alien series? Well, filming is set to begin early this year, although we don’t have an exact release date just yet. But hey, good things come to those who wait, right?
And let me tell you, the cast for this series is looking pretty impressive. Sydney Chandler, known for her role in Don’t Worry Darling, is set to take the lead as Wendy. And she’s joined by talented actors like Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, Adarsh Gourav, and Kit Young. It’s shaping up to be an absolute blast!
But wait, there’s more! If you’re craving even more Alien goodness, 20th Century Studios is also working on a new film in the series called Alien: Romulus. This film will be set between the events of Alien and Aliens, giving us a fresh perspective on the iconic franchise. Mark your calendars for August 16 next year, because that’s when it’s set to hit theaters.
Conclusion: Embrace the retro-futuristic terror
So, my fellow gamers, it’s time to get excited. The Alien prequel series is going to be a love letter to the original films, ignoring the missteps of Prometheus and bringing back that sense of retro-futuristic terror that made us fall in love with the franchise in the first place. With a talented cast and a promising storyline, we’re in for a wild ride!
But here’s the thing: we need to support this series. We need to show that there is a demand for these kinds of experiences in the gaming world. So, spread the word, rally your fellow Alien fans, and let’s make sure this series gets the recognition it deserves. Together, we can bring back the magic and reignite the thrill of exploring the unknown.