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| '''''Prometheus''''' is a forthcoming film by ]. The project began as a prequel to '']'', written by ] |
'''''Prometheus''''' is a forthcoming film by ]. The project began as a prequel to '']'', written by ]. However, after discussions with screenwriter ], the project became an original film, not exclusively canon to the ], but taking place within the same universe. Swedish actress ] will star as a scientist named Elizabeth Shaw, who is one of the film's five main characters. The studio wants either ] or ] as Vickers, another co-protagonist. ''Prometheus'' is set to be released on March 9, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1656027/alien-prequel-turns-into-ridley-scotts-prometheus.jhtml|title= 'Alien' Prequel Turns Into Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' "While 'Alien' was indeed the jumping-off point for this project, out of the creative process evolved a new, grand mythology," director tells Deadline|work=]|accessdate=2011-01-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/01/14/alien-prequel-prometheus-ridley-scott/|date=2011-01-14|title='Alien' prequel morphs into 'Prometheus.' We can't help but be a little disappointed|first=Benjamin|last=Svetkey|accessdate=2011-01-14|work=]}}</ref> | ||
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2012 film| Prometheus | |
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| Directed by | Ridley Scott |
| Screenplay by | Damon Lindelof |
| Story by | Jon Spaihts |
| Starring | Noomi Rapace |
| Production companies | 20th Century Fox Ridley Scott Associates |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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| Running time | TBD |
| Language | English |
Prometheus is a forthcoming film by Ridley Scott. The project began as a prequel to Alien, written by Jon Spaihts. However, after discussions with screenwriter Damon Lindelof, the project became an original film, not exclusively canon to the Alien franchise, but taking place within the same universe. Swedish actress Noomi Rapace will star as a scientist named Elizabeth Shaw, who is one of the film's five main characters. The studio wants either Charlize Theron or Angelina Jolie as Vickers, another co-protagonist. Prometheus is set to be released on March 9, 2012.
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References
- "'Alien' Prequel Turns Into Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' "While 'Alien' was indeed the jumping-off point for this project, out of the creative process evolved a new, grand mythology," director tells Deadline". MTV. Retrieved 2011-01-14.
- Svetkey, Benjamin (2011-01-14). "'Alien' prequel morphs into 'Prometheus.' We can't help but be a little disappointed". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2011-01-14.
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