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'''''Prometheus''''' is a planned film to be directed by ]. The project began as a prequel to '']'', written by ]. However, after discussions with screenwriter ], the project became an original film, albeit set in the same universe. Swedish actress ] will star as a scientist named Elizabeth Shaw, who is one of the film's five main characters.<ref name=ew/> ] will play an android character.<ref name = SkyMovies> Sky Movies. Retrieved 2011-01-27</ref> The studio wants either ] or ] as Vickers, another co-protagonist.<ref name=mtv/> The ] originated by ] will be in the film.<ref name = SkyMovies/> ''Prometheus'' was originally set to be released on March 9, 2012, but has been pushed back to June 8, 2012.<ref name=mtv>{{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 name=ew>{{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 planned film to be directed 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.<ref name=ew/> ] will play an android character.<ref name = SkyMovies> Sky Movies. Retrieved 2011-01-27</ref> The studio wants either ] or ] as Vickers, another co-protagonist.<ref name=mtv/> The ] originated by ] will be in the film.<ref name = SkyMovies/> ''Prometheus'' was originally set to be released on March 9, 2012, but has been pushed back to June 8, 2012.<ref name=mtv>{{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 name=ew>{{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
Michael Fassbender
Production
companies
20th Century Fox
Scott Free Productions
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • June 8, 2012 (2012-06-08)
LanguageEnglish

Prometheus is a planned film to be directed 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. Michael Fassbender will play an android character. The studio wants either Charlize Theron or Angelina Jolie as Vickers, another co-protagonist. The Alien creatures originated by H. R. Giger will be in the film. Prometheus was originally set to be released on March 9, 2012, but has been pushed back to June 8, 2012.

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References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Michael Fassbender Up For Prometheus Sky Movies. Retrieved 2011-01-27
  3. ^ "'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.

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