The Alien franchise is one of the most renowned franchises due to its original and spine-chilling design of the Alien creatures called the Xenomorphs. The creature was petrifying and the movie was a perfect mix of horror and sci-fi genre with a well-written plot and characters that have made people fans of the franchise.
The franchise has a number of sequels and prequels, and they are looking to add one more to the list, as Fede Alvarez is set to direct a new Alien movie and Isabela Merced is joining the cast in the lead role. The director is looking for a star-studded cast who can portray the characters with perfection.
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Is Isabela Merced Joining the Alien Franchise?
In an exclusive report by Deadline, it is stated that Isabela Merced, who is a part of Sony’s Madame Web, will be joining the cast in the upcoming Alien film alongside Cailee Spaeny. It also stated that Fede Alvarez will be directing the movie with Scott Free production.
The report has neither stated Merced’s role, the plot of the movie, nor how the upcoming movie will be connected to the previous films. Even though very little is known about the upcoming sequel, it is certain that none of the previous characters would be a part of the project because it has been described as a “standalone film.” But one thing is certain, the film will showcase the battle between Xenomorphs and humans, featuring some spine-chilling jumpscares.
Will the Fans Get to See More of The Xenomorphs in the Movie?
The Alien franchise is one of the oldest franchises which has been releasing movies for the past four decades, featuring extraterrestrial creatures with elongated heads and a sleek skeletal system equipped with razor-sharp claws and teeth. Fede Alvarez has talked with Perfect Organism about the features of the aliens that sets them apart from other horror franchises.
“Like the xenomorph itself, I think the franchise has been constantly evolving and mutating into completely different incarnations. What sets it apart from all the other long-running franchises are the incredible directors that have been involved with the saga in the past. From Ridley to Jean-Pierre Jeunet—those happen to be some of my all-time favorite directors. And I think that’s what sets this franchise apart. It’s a Director’s franchise, like no other.”
The Alien franchise launched all the way back in 1979 and the first film was directed by Ridley Scott, with the film becoming an instant success earning $184 million. The other films of the franchise include Aliens, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection, Prometheus, Alien: Covenant, Alien vs. Predator: Requiem, and a crossover film Alien vs. Predator.
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About Isabela Merced
Isabela Merced is a singer and actress who gained recognition for her songs and acting in movies and TV Series. The actress showed potential as a child actress while working on the Nickelodeon series called 100 Things to Do Before High School.
Isabela Merced has also been par ot movies like Transformers: The Last Knight, and Dora and the Lost City of Gold which was a live-action adaptation of the cartoon series Dora the Explorer. The actress will also play the character of Anya Corazon in Madame Web which will release on 16th February 2024. The actress is also a talented singer, releasing PAPI, a Latino hit in 2021.
Alien can be streamed on Prime Video.
Source: Deadline
