Alien: Romulus Missed Golden Chance to Revive Fassbender’s David Post-Covenant Twist

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The film titled “Romulus” featuring Michael Fassbender’s character David, presented a golden opportunity following “Alien: Covenant”. Regrettably, it seemed to have missed the mark. The ending of “Alien: Romulus” left many intriguing possibilities for the franchise’s future, such as sequels or additional spin-offs within the growing series. However, when it comes to the movie itself, “Alien: Romulus” occupied an intriguing position in the chronology of the “Alien” film series.

Positioned between “Alien” and “Aliens”, the movie “Alien: Resurrection” naturally had numerous connections to the original two tales, which are often considered the highest-ranked “Alien” films. However, it was also the first “Alien” film released in theaters since “Alien: Covenant”. This sparked curiosity among viewers as to whether it would link with the prequels created by Ridley Scott, despite the mixed reactions to “Covenant” and its forerunner, “Prometheus”. As it transpired, “Alien: Resurrection” served as a link between Scott’s prequels and the original flicks, providing an ideal chance to reintroduce a character from the former – Michael Fassbender’s David.

The Droid In Alien: Romulus Should Have Been A David Model, Not Rook

David Would Have Made The Covenant Links Even Better

The character of Rook, from Alien: Romulus, is the focus of the debate in question. In the 2024 film, Rook was portrayed using Ian Holm’s likeness, a move that sparked controversy. This creative decision aimed to connect Alien: Romulus with the original movie by having Rook resemble Ash. However, discussions about the scene were largely influenced by the use of Holm’s likeness and the unsettling effects associated with the uncanny valley.

To prevent the debate surrounding this matter, it would have been more appropriate for “Alien: Romulus” to incorporate Michael Fassbender in this particular scene. This choice would have bypassed the questionable use of CGI to resurrect a deceased actor, and instead, Fassbender reprising his role as another android character would have maintained continuity from a storytelling aspect. Additionally, having Fassbender present would have felt more authentic, rather than overly leaning on nostalgia.

Alien: Romulus’s Black Goo Storyline Means “David” Would’ve Fit Right In

Thanks To Ties To The Prequels

Including Michael Fassbender as either “David” or another type of android in the film “Alien: Romulus” would have seamlessly connected with the broader narrative of the Alien franchise, given its ties to the events of “Prometheus” and “Covenant“. The black goo in this movie is linked to the origins of Xenomorphs, which Fassbender’s character was crucial to in those two films. Therefore, his appearance would have been thematically appropriate.

As a movie enthusiast, I found myself captivated by Michael Fassbender’s intriguing portrayal of the androids, particularly David, in the Alien series. His fascination with the mysterious Xenomorph species was a key thread that connected to the Engineers from Prometheus, with the Black Goo storyline in Alien: Romulus neatly tying it all back to the original films.

Given this intricate web of connections, Fassbender’s presence would have been instrumental in creating a seamless bridge between the Alien prequels, Alien: Romulus, and the original series. The 2024 film itself served as a similar bridge between the disparate elements of the Alien franchise, making Fassbender’s role all the more significant.

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2025-04-19 03:57