{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67897856c2824244c2907a11/6843fd67a13d337373bc10ae?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ALIEN: EARTH Trailer Confirms Place in the ALIEN Timeline","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67897856c2824244c2907a11/1749286175075-31ede646-d50c-4f0a-b749-ea511e9cdf08.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The upcoming film&nbsp;<strong><em>Alien: Romulus</em></strong>&nbsp;is officially set in the timeline&nbsp;<strong>between the first two films</strong>,&nbsp;<em>Alien</em>&nbsp;(1979) and&nbsp;<em>Aliens</em>&nbsp;(1986).</p><p>The story takes place during the 57-year period when Ellen Ripley was in hypersleep. It follows a new, younger cast of characters described as \"space colonizers\" who are scavenging a derelict space station. Inevitably, they encounter the deadly Xenomorphs and must fight for their lives.</p><p>Key takeaways from the article include:</p><ul><li><strong>Standalone Story:</strong>&nbsp;The film is a self-contained story that doesn't require knowledge of the prequels (<em>Prometheus</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Covenant</em>) and features an entirely new cast.</li><li><strong>Return to Roots:</strong>&nbsp;Directed by Fede Álvarez (known for horror films like&nbsp;<em>Don't Breathe</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Evil Dead</em>), the film aims to blend the claustrophobic, tense horror of the original&nbsp;<em>Alien</em>&nbsp;with the action-oriented elements of&nbsp;<em>Aliens</em>.</li><li><strong>Classic \"Haunted House in Space\":</strong>&nbsp;By focusing on a new crew in a confined setting, the film returns to the core concept of the original movie, moving away from the grander mythology of the prequels.</li><li><strong>Practical Effects:</strong>&nbsp;The director's preference for practical effects suggests a gritty, tangible feel similar to the early films in the franchise.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Visit https://nerdist.com/article/alien-earth-trailer-confirms-place-in-franchise-timeline/ to read or listen to the article.</p><p><br></p><p>Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Instaread"}