How Cailee Spaeny Transformed into the Next Ripley for 'Alien Romulus'
Cailee Spaeny steps into Ripley’s shoes, bringing a fresh face to the ‘Alien’ franchise while honoring its legendary past.
In Alien: Romulus, Cailee Spaeny embraces the challenge of becoming the franchise’s new female lead, following in Sigourney Weaver’s iconic footsteps. Spaeny immersed herself in Weaver’s performances, watching Ripley “on repeat for months” to capture the character’s essence.
As Rain Carradine, Spaeny joins a group of young adventurers who stumble upon a deadly Xenomorph threat while exploring an abandoned space station. Despite the pressure, Spaeny found freedom in the role, originally not written for a woman, allowing her to infuse Rain with her own personality.
With Alien: Romulus set to hit theaters on August 16, audiences are eager to see how Spaeny’s Rain will carry on Ripley’s legacy in this new chapter of the Alien saga.
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