Alien: Romulusdirector Fede Álvarez reveals how the film managed to keep its most shocking moment a complete secret. The latest entry in the Alien franchise, set between Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), already carried significant expectations due to its ties to Ridley Scott's original, and as a precursor to James Cameron's sequel. One of its biggest surprises came in the form of Rook, an android featuring Ian Holm's appearance and voice, despite the actor's passing in 2020. While an impressive technological feat, the decision to resurrect Ian Holm in Alien: Romulusdigitally has since been the subject of controversy.
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Alien: Romulus Director Breaks Down How The Movie's Most Surprising And Divisive Moment Remained A Secret
The cameo was meant to be a surprise.
