Summary
Alien: Romulusdirector Fede Álvarez was temporarily banned from theAliensubreddit, as he was briefly assumed to be somebody trying to impersonate him. The latest film in the franchise,Alien: Romulushas gotten positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, and is already performing incredibly well at the global box office. Many are hailing it as one of the best films in the franchise, just as good as the original and its sequel,Aliens. One key online location where the movie is being discussed now is r/LV426, theAliensubreddit.
Now,Álvarezhas revealed that he was temporarily banned from the subreddit,theAlien: Romulusdirector informed that he was permanently banned for impersonating himself.
Later,Dennis_k_goffered an update to the situation in the form of a public comment from subreddit moderator Gregorwhat, admitting the mistake and the friendly conversation had with the director. The humorous situation ended up getting resolved over the course of an hour.
How Fede Álvarez Made Alien: Romulus The Third-Best In The Franchise
The Director Has A Clear Passion For The Film Series
The funny misunderstanding shows how greatly the director is revered among those in r/LV426, making sure no one tries to impersonate him, even if it means accidentally banning the real Álvarez from the subreddit. However, asreviews forAlien: Romulushave revealed, the movie is considered to be just behind the first two, going back to the franchise’s horror roots to craft a memorable sequence of scares. This makes it important to ensure the director isn’t being impersonated on central platforms where discussion about the film takes place.
Alien: Romulusalso sports Easter eggsfrom across the franchise, making it a love letter to the series as a whole while also allowing it to stand on its own.The fact it can be viewed without having seen all theAlienmovies, but also enhanced by having engaged more with the series, makes it a unique experience for different audiences. Having the director be part of the discussion on Reddit is just one extension of his love for the sci-fi franchise, showing how much he enjoys the ongoing conversations between fans.
I’m So Glad I Watched These 2 Alien Movies Before Romulus Now
Alien: Romulus holds strong connections to previous movies in the franchise, and watching two of the Alien movies in particular is a good decision.
For now, it’s unclear if Álvarez plans on revealing any vital information aboutAlien: Romuluson the subreddit, or if he’ll simply partake in some discussions surrounding the movie in general. However,the humorous incident shows just how dedicated fans are to make sure nobody tries pretending to be the director, even if it means accidentally banning the director himself. With his status on r/LV426 restored, it remains to be seen what he’ll say about the successful new installment in the sci-fi horror franchise.
Alien: Romulushas earned $110 million against an $80 million budget as of writing.
Alien: Romulus
Cast
Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise.
