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Fede Álvarez, the director behindAlien Romulus, has revealed some surprising details about the inspirations behind his movie. It turns out thatThe Last of Us Part IIheavily influenced not just the storyline but also the characters in his film.
Álvarez has shared on X that while working on the script, he was playing the game, and it left such a strong impression on him that he decided to weave elements from the game into his movie.
The Last of Us Part II’s Influence on Alien Romulus
One of the most significant waysThe Last of Us Part IIimpactedAlien Romulusis through the character of Kay, portrayed by Isabela Merced. Álvarez revealed that Kay’s pregnancy in the movie was directly inspired by Dina’s pregnancy in the game.
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This wasn’t just a minor detail as it became a central part of Kay’s storyline in the film. The connection between the two characters grew even more interesting when Merced was later cast to play Dina in the HBO adaptation ofThe Last of Us’sSeason 2.
Fun fact: I was playing#TheLastOfUs2while writing#AlienRomulusThe story of a pregnant Dina made me think of having the character of Kay be pregnant too. Then I cast Isabella Merced to play Kay…. A year later she gets cast to play Dina on the HBO show…. True story.https://t.co/fABV9L1x1Ipic.twitter.com/prDV6bHTYf
This casting decision created an unexpected overlap between the two roles, making it a full-circle moment. Fans have also noticed that Cailee Spaeny’s look andappearance in the movie sometimes resemble Ellie’s.
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This similarity isn’t just a coincidence but rather a deliberate choice by Álvarez, who wanted to capture some of the intense, gritty atmosphere that made the games so memorable.
These decisions just show how deeply the game influenced the director’s vision for his movie, mixing the horror and survival themes that both franchises are known for.
Alien: Isolation Was Also an Inspiration for the Movie
This wasn’t the only game that inspired Álvarez while creating the movie.Alien: Isolation, a game that was praised for its terrifying atmosphere and faithful recreation of the originalAlienfilm’s tension,also played a crucial role in shaping the movie.
Álvarez has previously mentioned that playingIsolationmade him realize how truly terrifying theAlienfranchise could be if it returned to its roots of survival horror.
This realization led him to incorporate some of the game’s elements directly into the movie, making this movie not just a sequel but also a homage to the survival horror genre in general.
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One of the most obvious examples of this influence, as revealed by Álvarez himself in previous interviews, is the inclusion of the Emergency Phone kiosks, which fans ofIsolationwill recognize as a key feature of the game.
In the game, these kiosks act as save points and often hint that something bad is about to happen. Álvarez has taken this concept and translated it into the movie, using the phones as a visual cue that danger is imminent.
This clever nod to the game does make it more suspenseful for viewers, especially those familiar with the source material. Fans should be sure to look out for this nice little easter egg when watching the movie.
What do you think of these two video games being so influential to the movie? Let us know in the comments.
Suhaib Adeel
Gaming Writer
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Suhaib is a Gaming Writer at FandomWire. He’s extremely passionate about video games and movies, and loves working in the pop culture space. Some of his favorite games include Fallout: New Vegas, Disco Elysium, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Red Dead Redemption 2, Persona 5, Final Fantasy XII, Dishonored, The Last of Us Part II, and Bloodborne.
