Alien: Romulus actor reveals Ridley Scott’s blunt advice

Interpreter of Andy in Alien: Romulusa new entry in the iconic space horror franchise Hollywood, David Jonsson revealed how he received a short and sweet piece of advice from Ridley Scottwho directed the first film, entitled Alien, the Eighth Passenger (1979), and Alien: Covenant (2017).

During an interview with Rolling Stone UKthe 31-year-old British artist spoke about Alien and from the beginning of his career to landing prominent roles recently. At one point, he was asked if he had ever contacted Scott for advice on playing the android.

“Yeah, he was like, ‘Don’t be a s***.’ Something along those lines! I’m not just saying that, but the studio, It stinks [Alvarez, diretor de Alien: Romulus] and the whole team had supreme confidence in me, and I kind of needed that,” he said.

I guess I’m one of those actors: you have to leave me out of the lead role to bring me back, otherwise I just don’t work. So they left me out of the lead, which was fun.

More about Alien: Romulus

Under the direction of Fede Alvarez, Alien: Romulus is scheduled to premiere in Brazilian cinemas on August 15, 2024. The script was written by Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues It is Dan O’Bannon. The producers are already Michael Pruss It is Ridley Scott.

The cast includes names such as Isabella Merced (Kay), Cailee Spaeny (Rain Carradine), Archie Renaux (Tyler), David Jonsson (Andy), Aileen Wu (Navarro) It is Spike Fearn (Bjorn). See the film’s synopsis and trailer below:

While exploring the depths of an abandoned space station, a group of young space colonists encounter the most terrifying life form in the universe.