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'''''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, no longer exclusively canon to the ], but taking place within the same universe.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}} 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> '''''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. 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
Directed byRidley Scott
Screenplay byDamon Lindelof
Story byJon Spaihts
StarringNoomi Rapace
Production
companies
20th Century Fox
Ridley Scott Associates
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • March 9, 2012 (2012-03-09)
Running timeTBD
LanguageEnglish

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. 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

  1. "'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.
  2. 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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