Alien: Romulus Director Fede Álvarez Reacts and Breaks Down First Trailer! | 2024
CANADIAN INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE: Director and Writer Fede Álvarez joins Daniel and Shahbaz to break down the first trailer for ALIEN ROMULUS. In our discussion, Fede talks about returning the Alien franchise to its roots, receiving notes from Ridley Scott and James Cameron, focusing on practical effects, and exploring the time period between the first and second films. Alien Romulus releases exclusively in theatres August 16, 2024. @20thCenturyStudios @AlienAnthology
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#AlienRomulus #Trailer #Alien
“My favorite shots are not there [in the teaser]” Fuck yeah
I saw Aliens in 1986. It was the only movie I've even seen that got rapturous applause as the credits rolled!
Aliens is my favourite film of all time.
Terminator 2 for me. Was too young to see Aliens when it released but I saw it at a rescreening recently. Honestly the best action horror ever made
I saw Batman begins and everyone applauded too.
I saw Alien with my dad at home back in the 80s. I was way too young to see it. By far the scariest movie for me. Exorcist is a close second. American Werewolf in London horrified me too. They don't make scary movies like they used to. I could make one really damn scary. Maybe a dogman (werewolf) versus a sasquatch. That could be a killer script. Maybe the dogman is hungry and kills a hiker. Then develops a taste for humans and sasquatch steps in to stop it. There is an unwritten code to not kill humans. The problem is that neither creature can talk. But maybe that would make it even better. We need something different in helly wood. I'm sick of the demonic crap. Its not scary its just demonic.
@@NickHunter the liquid metal idea is what he wanted to do in the first film but the tech wasn't there yet
I swear Fede is living every film makers dream. Gets whisked away to Hollywood after his short film. First film maker from his country to get to make films like this already making history. His first film off the bat is evil dead and Sam raimi becomes his mentor. His next film is entirely original and is a big hit that spawns sequels. Now he's working on one of the most important properties in cinema history and getting notes and praise from two of the greatest living directors. Guillermo del toro loves this guy for a reason. He's the real deal. Can't wait for this.
High praise that I would normally probably scoff at but this guy has some good, clever energy and I agree with you. Feels like we're in the time that will be looked back on in 5-10 years. Stoked to see it happen.
His last film was 6 years ago and it bombed at cinema ! He did the sequel to Finchers Girl with the dragon tattoo, it lost money !
@@jasoncruizeryou're right, money is the only thing that matters right? What was I thinking talking about the fact he gets to work in the exact way that fosters the creativity of a good filmmaker and talking about how impressive his trajectory is. For starters, Failures make you better anyway. But since you're focusing on money: This guy gets to continue working on massive ip regardless . And they handed him 100 million to make alien with the reported extra fifty from scottfree/disney. If his 12 million dollar failure with girl with the dragon tattoo had hurt him (which was insured by sony btw) , do you think they would hand him alien and 100 million? Also that movie wasn't a sequel to finchers film. He's produced 3 films in that 6 year interim and developed a TV show. This dude was plucked from obscurity because of a short he made for no money, on his own. and now he's working on alien. No one from his country has EVER done that....but you're right money is all that matters. Maybe I should have said 'every film makers dream except those who only care about box office' my bad...😂 I didn't say he was the most financially successful director or the best DIRECTOR period or even that his movies are great or that this alien film is going to be amazing (though I hope it is) . I was saying this guys trajectory and the people who he's working with and being praised by, is impressive given where he started. But obviously our metrics for success are waay different. Making films is hard. Try it sometime.
Aesthetically it’s perfect, just hope that Alien is Giger as fuck , I want to see bolts n tubes again
They have said they wanted to go back to the biomechanical look, and not the organic look of the genetically modified look. I'm not sure which effects studio but they went with the James Cameron look as far as I have read
yeah sets look good. I think filming on film would have been more suitable as despite the grungey looking parts the cinematography has that clean digital look that clashes with the industrial future aesthetic.
@christomorpho what would you like done differently? Add some intellectual feedback instead of negative criticism. 💀
It’s a dark sci fi horror it’s exactly how it’s supposed to look we wouldn’t want it to look any other way we love the alien aesthetic it’s iconic for a reason
@@christomorphowhat you talking about donger?…. I’ve never seen 10 facehuggers bursting through a door….. looks sick…..
This dude is so chill. His attitude and approach make me really want to see this movie.
The way she says"get it away from meee" in the trailer gave me goosebumps
abject panic is what sold the horror of the original, Lambert's panicked voice on Dallas' headset completely made that whole scene imo
@@NickHunter exactly but I think you mean Lambert. I really can't wait for this film
Same, back to pure terror, not soft-boiled eggs and flutes!
@@ChantingInTheDark I cant stop watching it. It's probably the best teaser trailer I've ever seen, it's so dark and disturbing
@@beanbag9696 Oh, the typical early excitement from clueless brains...
I havent beent his excited for an Alien movie in FOREVER. It's one of my favorite franchises. I seriously can not wait.
I get exited for every new alien film but the last time I wasn't disappointed was aliens ,I just hope this is as good as the teaser . I have high hopes cause evil dead n don't breath were great and the man is a fan of aliens . fingers crossed this one slaps 🙏
Behave
Same here man, been a fan since I first watched Alien at 8 years old, been hooked ever since. Really looking forward to this movie 👽 🎥 🍿
SAME. There hasn't been a good Alien film since Aliens, and i hope thid film finally changes that 😭🙏🏼
@@thedeadlynose5127 That's just sad ... you need a hobby
"If your a fan i shouldn't have to tell you." I love this guy.
Cala a boca 👄 👄
Trailer looks good! Less flash, more back to the original Alien DNA.
Is that lt LV-426
@@parzivalpower3587I’ve been wondering that too lol how can this take place between alien and aliens ?
@@parzivalpower3587 looks more like LV 223 based on the rings
@Njbear7453 Alien and Aliens are set 57 years apart. A lot can happen in that time frame. Also keep in mind that in Aliens, Hudson asks if the LV-426 mission is *ANOTHER* bug hunt, implying this isn't the first encounter between the Xenomorphs and the Colonial Marines.
I fear too much CGI instead of practical effects is going to ruin this movie
Looks so good. He’s the perfect guy to make an Alien film. Save the franchise Fede!
Practical effects, real sets build and avoid CGI, thats the way to go. Cant wait!
Exactly!! Finally!
Exactly. Finally!
Thats why Terminator 1 and 2 are so awesome
Except the facehuggers jumping in that teaser trailer are 100% CG. You have to be living in delusion land to think they were made practically for that shot
He sounds really passionate about this movie. To know that he actually chose carefully what scenes went into the trailer to not spoil us says a lot about his respect for the audience and his work. I'm really looking forward for this!!!
So did Rian Johnson.
@@hiair I rather give the benefit of the doubt
I grew up on ALIEN & ALIENS…..SAW THE SEQUEL IN LONDON’S LEICESTER SQUARE 1986, AGED 15 & HEAR I AM NOW AGED 53, WAITING FOR THIS 🙏🏼🎬🔥
I’m 54 and my advice is MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS THERE’S MORE CHANCE IT’S BAD THAN GOOD. But it COULD be fantastic too. Just, the odds are very poor. So don’t get too excited.
@@MrMightyZ I feel like if you have Ridley Scott and James Cameron’s approval, you most likely have made a great film. Only time will tell though. Time to root for the film till it releases.
Same! Alien is my favourite film. And Aliens is a close second. If Romulus comes even close to capturing the atmosphere and feel of those two movies (particularly alien imo) I’ll be happy. Alien is perfection - it won’t be topped
@@Jjw338 Ridley’s own movie “Prometheus” was so badly received that he was not allowed to continue its story as he’d planned. So he made Covenant and that movie’s failure is why he’s only executive producer on this movie. And James Cameron approved the last 2 Terminator movies and even said he “loved” the second last one and those 2 movies were part of a deal to finance 3 movie but the 1st failed so hard that the 2nd was a completely different story and that failed so hard that the 3rd was cancelled. Honestly I watch with curiosity but hold no hope at all. There is very little chance that this will be a 10th of the movie that Alien or Aliens were.
@@Jjw338ya but ridley scott ruined the franchise and james cameron is a weirdo obsessed with his avatar franchise
Dude is so humble ..I love evil dead 2013 and cannot wait to see this! Great interview
We got to have an Alien isolation Sequel. This trailer looks sick! This is exactly what I want to hear from the director. Thank you Fede Álvarez.
No no no , one is enough that game is terrifying 😂😂😂
As much as I'd love another there's no story to tell.
I would kill for another isolation sadly though that dev team has been displved and many aren't even in the same studio. As for what they could do story wise with a sequel you really could go anywhere so long as you kept the intensity that isolation brought.
It’s a shame, Alien Isolation was the game that made me think we were truly in a new generation of gaming
Amen. It was the only game I played through 5 times. @@Alex-pk1iy
YES! I HATE when I watch a trailer and it leaves me feeling like I don't even want to go to the movie because I just watched a complete beginning to end synopsis. Hell yea as much practical effects as possible. I'm even more excited for this.
Seeing the shot of the swarm of facehuggers looks straight out of the old dark horse comics, I believe it was called Beserker, there’s a image of doors on a ship opening and dozens of facehuggers start running out chasing after people, love that they’re pulling a bit from the comics
This is the director this franchise needed. A fan who understands the sourcematerial, Ridleys vision with the horror elements, and the right approach to making it feel real, by using practical effects rather than cgi.
Evil Dead from 2013, is one of my alltime favorite remakes.
I think dawn of the dead 2004 is on that list for me too.
We all love evil dead lol let’s be real here
You have no life then....
Great remake
@@alenfora1400Only the younger generation likes it because you don't know any better.....It was more like the Girly Ghostbuster movie
Stoked for an alien film for the first time in years.
The idea of making a movie so practically that you just get to see & live it and then the film is just showing people what happened, is so cool it gives me goosebumps.
He has the exact response I want to hear from a director. He didn’t want to show too much, but still retain the feel of dread from the film. Awesome.
It’s got the Alien aesthetic down perfectly, the moving down corridors has massive Alien Nostromo vibes. The “Alien sound” is present in the trailer too. If Fede can bridge the style of the first 2 films successfully, then he’s got a hit on his hands. Sounds like he’s done his homework, building full sets, & using practical FX
He did the same with Evil Dead, it was all practical and gorgeous to look at. In a disgusting kind of way lol
Totally agree. Sounds like someone who finally gets that less CGI is better for this type of movie.
Unlike Prometheus and Covenant, this trailer actually got me excited. It reminds me of the original Alien and the Isolation game, which is a very good thing. It's what we want: a callback to the retrofuturistic horror of Alien and Isolation.
Absolutely. I just watched Prometheus again to see if I’d like it any better now, and it’s just the same incoherent mess I remembered. But yeah the hyper glossy and polished view of technology was just so far away from the “used future” feel of Alien and Aliens.
Just saw the trailer and he nailed that classic alien aesthetic and lots of fearrrrr.
This would be the first Alien film that I would have the pleasure of watching in a cinema. And I can't wait for that day! I'M HYPED!
I was wondering where Fassbender was, but found out it takes place between Alien and Aliens. Bring it on!
But how can it take place between alien and aliens ? The Nostromo is gone ? So do they go to LV426? I’m confused as to “how” they find Aliens, unless they find another ship that landed on LV426 and they board it?
He could still show up Romulus is who built Rome and killed his brother David kills Walter in covenant so he might show up
From what I’ve read the black goo (or accelerant as it is known in the expanded universe) is making a return in the film. An android was able to discover and reverse engineer the genetic makeup of the black goo contained within the DNA of the Aliens that had been captive aboard the spacestation. Known in Alien: Romulus as the Prometheus Strain, the scientists had been experimenting with the black goo as a miracle cure for all diseases. There’s also rumours that the storyline will involve the body or biological material from the Alien from the original film…..yes the one that Ripley torched with the engines of the Narcissus escape craft!! 🤦🏻♂️
@@ezgreviews6775Good theory. The ship they're on could be an investigation into a distress call, and it might turn out to be the ship David left in at the end of Covenant. Or he could be dead, similar to treatment of Shaw in Covenant
It has to connect with Ridley producing
So glad Ridley handed this project over to Fede. Trailer looks fantastic! Can't wait to see it in cinemas.
What a get! So much fun to see this after watching the trailer! August cannot get here soon enough on my movie calendar! 🤩
Practical effects! I'm in love
Those facehuggers are not practical. What a joke. If you think those facehuggers are practical you need a huge reality check
Absolutely one of the best interviews I've seen in a while (I know he can't say too much). My favorite movie is 1979 alien and of course I love aliens as well. I know we are in good hands with Fede and all my anxieties about the alien franchise are finally diminished now with the trailer and this interview. You have really made my day with having this interview come out so close to the release of the trailer. This is my number one looked forward to project coming out between movies and games and that is saying a lot! I hope that Fede hits a home run here and maybe it won't be the last Alien film we see from him!
Fede understood the assignment! ✨ Even enjoyed the “Alien Isolation” Easter eggs.
I just went and saw the original original alien in theaters for its 45th anniversary last night and it was one of the greatest movie going experiences of my life. Seeing it up on the big screen was completely different than seeing it at home. The best part of it was, the sound design and mix. I discovered something that I have never noticed in viewing that movie dozens if not, hundreds of times throughout my life. The ticking noise, almost like a clock ticking, that the iconic drinking bird toy makes is peppered all throughout the film. I never noticed this until I saw it in the theater. It was a really great experience and I am super excited for alien Romulus.
I love how he’s a genuine fan AND has complete and total respect for the franchise ❤
You guys always make the best interviews. Im a film student in mexico and always takes me hours and hours to find very specific questions to the directors, and you just go right to them
Practical effects are the only effects that wins my heart. I have huge respect for fede Alvarez after hearing him speak. Can't wait to watch the movie.
Fede's thoughtfulness, intelligence, and respect for the source material really shines through every time he speaks. I have been really impressed by his work and how he approaches things. Can't wait!
The guy seems like a real genuine film buff. His views on the actual purpose of a teaser trailer are right on the money, it shouldn't give you anything regarding plot or big moments, it should just be enough to get your attention. It worked.
Aliens is back baby! So glad to see Fede has passion and love for the franchise, and it clearly shows in the teaser
You can just hear the passion in this guy's voice as he talks about this movie. It really feels like he's a huge fan of this franchise and will give it all the respect it deserves.
So glad I’ve seen this interview… I’m actually now really excited for this film as he seems such a fan and knows exactly what made the first two films so good seems to be staying true to the originals and especially by using practical effects . Totally opposite to the way star wars films have become
Wow, i had no expectations, but after watching that 20min interview with Fede, i feel confidence and excitement!...especially regarding practical effects and the fear factor
Hearing Fede talking about his favorite part of the trailer was awesome. Exactly as he explained it, the corridor, the feeling of being back in that universe... That's exactly what I was feeling. So excited!
I like how you only see the alien for a brief second in the trailer - the horror is what your mind creates. The original Alien was so successful because the xenomorph was on screen so little, and you only saw it briefly, exactly as you would if it was coming to get you. I really hope this film captures that, and doesn't show the alien too much. It also looks like the scenes, tech, weapons have continuity with where it should be in the order of films - if it's set between 1 and 2, it needs to have the same aesthetic.
Could the big moment be... Amanda Ripley shows up, Alien Isolation is there between Alien 1 and 2 🥳
...Don't... Don't give me hope 😢... lol but that would be amazing
Cool that he gave you guys an exclusive interview! Congrats. Hope it boosts the channel. Great interview!
Just the voices, agonizing, not showing much, a perfect trailer honestly. I'm really excited for this one.
It's SO COOL that he gave an interview to a smaller channel. Great guy.
Fede seems like a super cool guy. Loved Evil Dead 2013 and Don't Breathe and I'm beyond excited to see him take on this world.
I watched the first movie when i was 13 in theatres. As I was walking out of the cinema my legs were still shaking with fear lol
Please don't spoil this film with any further trailers. Leave it at this, very excited.
Nah we want more
@@itsnick5082Then it did its job. The point is to make you want to watch the main product.
Correct, I grew up with just seeing a very short trailer, the problem with modern films , they show too much because they think the viewer has a short attention span so they make them longer. Little is plenty!
I will avoid all trailers from now on. The teaser is all I needed and I want to experience the film as fresh as possible.
This director alvarez is a good director . Dont breath is a really good thriller so i hope this director has managed to bring the great and tense atmosphere of the original alien movies. The teaser trailer looks really good
I get the sense that Fede really understands this franchise and what the fans want from it. I am very optimistic.
Fede is a masterful horror filmmaker. Alien is in good hands.
Fede was perfect director for Evil Dead, and now Alien
Prometheus and Covenant were too scifi action and less horror. This actually looks more to the suspense, horror that we had back with Alien and in some part Aliens. Really looking forward to this
perfect words from the director, i was worried before but i loved everything he said, this thing about not showing much untill the movie releases is so important, so happy he understand that
Hearing fede alverez speak so passionately about this movie is getting me really stoked the teaser was excellent 👌 & you get that sense of atmosphere & dread this is going to e a good one. Roll on August 16th 🔥
Uruguayan talent !!! From Montevideo to the world!!!
donde esta la version en Uruguayo????
@@juandeleon1975 el director es de Uruguay papá infórmate
@@ic2638 y ya se gaucho.....por eso preguntaba si habia una version en Español de Fede hablando de la pelicula o del trailer.... se entiende el chiste???
Excellent interview that gave me so much insight into his sensibilities and approach to movie, and my beloved Alien franchise that has been mistreated in recent projects (IMHO). I have renewed hope for a quality experience.
Let him make true Terminator movie like first movie
dude this trailer gave me Alien: Isolation vibes.. spine chills!!!
The trailer looks PHENOMENAL. He’s did INCREDIBLY WELL with his take on Evil dead, I have SUCH GREAT EXPECTATIONS ❤
Getting my hopes up for this now. The teaser really looks promising and hearing Fede talking about it also instills confidence, but boy oh boy will I try to keep my hopes down until I get to see it!
Using the music from the first Alien theatrical trailer is awesome like Prometheus did as well plus the final shot of the Alien snapping it's extra teeth out, Classic. Can't wait. Cheers from Australia 🍺😸👽
I can tell from the trailer that this is going to be an amazing film. I'm so hyped and excited for the cast and crew!
Great job job guys...Love the channel. Nice to see the director's overview of a favorite project. A'lvarez appears bright, insightful and driven. The trailer is Stellar...just enough to hook the audience...without giving anything away. Too many trailers are heavy handed and over exposed....this one is just right. Also nice to see the nostalgia element...we want the horror aspect of the film. The past few movies were just too...complicated. We fans...want a more linear approach I guess. This is very promising.....Again, Great job!
It makes me feel so good to listen a director talking about the project he's into instead of his personal activism or his sexual issues. The teaser is great, the director is great and he knows the saga, didn't tell bs to sell it, debrief with the right poeple, he knows where to go with this franchise, thank god!
This was amazing. Thank you for doing this interview on video.
At 11:18 it feels like he's referencing Roy Batty from Blade Runner, "I've seen things."
what a great interview and timing also! Never seen this director but I already like him, seems very intelligent. Awesome that he showed draft and consulted with Cameron and Scott!
The teaser was nostalgic, I can’t wait to see what this guy came up with. I love it when a director takes the time to engage like this, he’s so happy with what they created but doesn’t isolate himself from all of us fans.
Great interview. Fede seems very down to earth and humble. Can't wait for Romulus!
To The Guys @ The Movie Podcast, First off I would like to thank you both for your-self control with the questions and interview techniques with Fede ❤ I have seen many interviews on KZhead by other podcasters and the interviewee looks like they just want to get the hell outta dodge 😂 respect to you both for you calmness and respect to Fede xxx Also I would like to thank Fede for his Hounesty with the questions you posed to him, and after seeing the teaser trailer, the first 15 to 45 seconds when you here that hi pitched scream of being attackd /or possible death reminded me of Lambert in Ridley Scott's Alien.... I was hooked and sold and I can't wait for this, I love the fact that Fede has used Practical sets/props etc everywhere he can and is using CG as minimaly as he can xxx love and respect to him as a story teller xxx And also to you all @ The Movie Podcast xxx Keep Doing What You ALL do so well xxx
Great to hear most of effects will be practical 😍
one of the things i loved about the score of the alien movie jump scares, they were always a split second after the jump. like the music was an audience reaction sound and not the movie music on the jump moment. facehugger comes, then sound on ripleys reaction. and music would cut as the alien reached out. very clever
"I've seen things..." You can absolutely tell this guy is a fanboy of sci-fi films. I'm excited for this.
I hope Fede Alvarez gets to do his Evil Dead 2 soon.
What a fun interview!! I’d be tripping over my tongue what to ask!!
AMAZING interview guys. And what an amazing person Fede Alvararez is. Romulus is my most anticipated movie this summer. 🍿🤩
I personally won't care how good or bad it is, I am still going to see it.
Truth. It will be good. This guy is the perfect fit. Let's hope the actors can deliver
Maaan, Im so excited for this. Aliens is my all time favorite film ever and this has me very excited
I love that there is nothing I feel I disagree on with the way he talks about this movie. I hope the story doesn't have too much Scott or Cameron influences, although I loved their original work their recent story work has been so synchronized with their new vision. I think I can speak for many that we just want to relive those first two movies through a fresh lens and not such a huge departure from what made thoae movies so good to begin with. I hope Romulus delivers on that front.
This was a very insightful and informative interview. I got some new clues and it got me hyped for the Movie. My hopes are high for this one.
That Facehugger scene was gnarly!
my 2 cents: as a lifelong Alien fan, this teaser really did impress me, as a careful skeptic. it feels like Fede is really updating the visuals and the action, whilst keeping it very loyal to the vibe of what us OG fans came to love.
If you look at the directors take on evil dead he did many years ago. He did beautiful I may add. His ability to blend both both alien with aliens, and the game really laid the whole picture the backdrop we need to relate the two. As long as its not a "force awakens" safe movie, we should be in for a cool film.
I wasn't worried, I would love it no matter what. But man did he reassure me of everything. He said sooo many things that a would beg to hear. Amazing interview, for real guys. Practical effects....yes. Horror element...yes. A true fan as well. A+ guys. Could not be more excited, this is how I want my Aliens. Agreed the face hugger scene is my fav from the trailer. I love them being so fast and several of them. Oh man stoked.
We come back to a very Gory ALIEN film with a Terrifying atmosphere. FINALLY AN ALIEN FILM THAT WILL MAKE US SCREAM IN FEAR.
I need that full Trailer ! like 12 months ago 🤣 🙌 Great interview ✌
Trailer does look good. We may have a great alien movie here
Was good to see those silver teeth again , and the detail of the gums looked great Although the Remus Romulus bit he shared leads me to believe we will see a xeno fight 2 different variants from the same momma wolf DNA I’ve heard some leaks ( that I will not share ) but maybe Momma Wolf will be familiar
I both do and not want you to share...
@@BulletSponge178 when I say Momma wolf I’m NOT talking about a queen but a “Big something “
The interview made me more stoked for the movie ! 😅
waiting for alien movies for a long time
Well Feda Alvarez you nailed it you got me hyped again since aliens , it feels like a real sequel again after the 2nd movie Love the teaser 😁can’t wait till July
Grande, uruguayo! Que salga la peli ya!!
This looks absolutely amazing. Can't wait for this to come out.
I've watched the teaser like five times already.
Thanks for the great interview, Fede is very cool and I love his excitement for filmmaking!
I appreciate Fede’s enthusiasm. I’m going to take his advice and try to not learn anything more about the movie before it comes out and just watch it dry. Emphasis on “try” I’m very excited for this lol