Alien: Romulus Director Reveals Key Inspirations from The Last of Us Part II

Fede Álvarez discusses how the popular video game influenced character development and atmosphere in his latest sci-fi film.

Kay's pregnancy in Alien: Romulus was inspired by Dina's storyline in The Last of Us Part II.
Isabela Merced, who plays Kay, was later cast as Dina in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2.
The film incorporates elements from the game Alien: Isolation, including the iconic Emergency Phone kiosks.
Alien: Romulus has become a commercial success, earning over $225 million worldwide.
Director Álvarez defends the use of AI in the film amidst industry-wide debates.