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Exploring Fede Alvarez’s Vision for an Alien vs. Predator Crossover Film
In a recent exclusive screening of Alien: Romulus with Collider, acclaimed director Fede Alvarez shared his intriguing thoughts on possibly revisiting the iconic franchise. He specifically discussed the idea of creating an Alien vs. Predator crossover film. Surprisingly, he has spent some time contemplating this exciting project. However, he remains grounded, acknowledging that his ideal vision for a new Alien vs. Predator film is unlikely to become a reality due to various challenges.
Crafting a Mysterious Narrative for an AVP Film
Alvarez elaborated on how he envisions an ideal approach to crafting this crossover. He suggested that keeping the film’s true identity a secret would be crucial to its success. He stated, “The way I would do it, most likely, if it could be done this way… It’s harder to keep secrets online… The best AVP will be the one that you don’t know is AVP until the other guy shows up.” This approach would create an element of surprise, allowing audiences to experience genuine shock and excitement.
Creating Unforgettable Twists in the Narrative
He continued to discuss the thrilling potential of unexpected twists within the narrative. “You think you’re watching a Predator film, and then they land in some place and there are creatures, and fucking hell, it’s a Xenomorph. That would get me. ‘Fuck yeah!’ You’d go crazy.” This engaging narrative technique would keep audiences on the edge of their seats, eager to see what might emerge next.
Challenges of Concealing Major Franchise Elements
However, one must ponder the feasibility of pulling off such a surprise in today’s world, where spoilers spread like wildfire online. Alvarez humorously questioned whether it was realistic to expect audiences to remain oblivious to iconic elements like the Alien Queen or Predator technology. He pointed out that even major productions go to great lengths to hide surprises, citing the example of Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth concealed under large raincoats to keep their Wicked cameos secret. So, could a new Alien or Predator film effectively maintain that level of secrecy? The answer remains uncertain.
Strategizing Surprise Reveals for Alien: Romulus
In his recent project, Alien: Romulus, Alvarez contemplated a similar strategy of surprise reveals. He mentioned that his initial pitch involved not mentioning Alien at all, opting instead for a generic science fiction title. The idea was to create a moment where characters unexpectedly encounter an alien egg, which would have shocked viewers. However, this concept didn’t materialize as planned, yet he managed to incorporate a significant surprise element that he hoped would astonish early audiences who avoided spoilers.
Future Collaborations: The Possibility of a New AVP Film
Regarding the potential for a new film in the Alien vs. Predator franchise, Alvarez expressed a willingness to collaborate with acclaimed director Dan Trachtenberg, who currently oversees the Predator franchise. He conveyed an openness to the idea, stating, “I can’t speak for Dan, but at some point… one day, if we feel like, ‘Yeah, [a new AVP is] what we cannot wait to see,’ I think that’s a movie we could do.” With Trachtenberg’s upcoming project, Predator: Badlands, set to release this fall, the anticipation for a collaborative venture is certainly high.
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