The upcoming Alien: Romulus not only utilizes practical effects when it comes to the Xenomorph threats in the film, but also when it comes to the tiny “Facehuggers” as well.
Taking to social media to celebrate “Alien Day,” director Fede Álvarez shared a behind-the-scenes video of the crew of Alien: Romulus playing with an RC-controlled Facehugger created by the legendary Weta Workshop.
The creature can be seen skittering around on the floor, with two of its legs constantly moving up and down to mimic the creatures’ frantic movement in the film.
“Playing with my favorite toy on set of [Alien: Romulus] last summer,” said Álvarez. “RC Facehugger created by the amazing team from [Weta Workshop].
What is Alien: Romulus about?
“While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe,” reads the movie’s official synopsis.
Alien: Romulus will be the fourth film directed by Fede Álvarez. It’s from a screenplay he co-wrote with Rodo Sayagues based on characters made by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. The film’s cast includes Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), David Jonsson (Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy), Archie Renaux (Shadow and Bone), Isabela Merced (The Last of Us), Spike Fearn (Aftersun), and Aileen Wu. Alien and Prometheus director/creator Ridley Scott is producing alongside Michael Pruss and Walter Hill.
Executive producers for the film include Fede Álvarez, Elizabeth Cantillon (Charlie’s Angels), Brent O’Connor (Bullet Train), and Tom Moran (Unstoppable).
