Alien: Romulus
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Alien: Romulus!
What was not known was just how heavily connected to prior installments it really is.
Seeing Ian Holm’s face and hearing his voice is unexpected consideringthe actor died in 2020.
He is not a rebuilt version ofAsh malfunctions in 1979’sAlienand dies.
That said, Rook is still very clearly modeled after Ash.
Rook and Ash have more in common than just sharing Ian Holm’s appearance too.
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It seems that Weyland built Rook to continue Ash’s mission years later.
Holm is still listed inAlien: Romulus' creditsfor providing Rook’s"facial and vocal reference.
It is not yet confirmed exactly what technologyAlien: Romulusemployed to make Rook look and sound like Ian Holm.
This could only be accomplished through using some form of technology, though.
Who Plays Rook In Alien: Romulus?
The movie officiallycredits the"facial and vocal performance"of Rook to Daniel Betts.
His physical performance was the basis for what the digital version of Ian’s face did.
The same could be true for Rook’s line deliveries.
Daniel Betts is an actor who has been in plenty of projects beforeAlien: Romulus.
He’s worked with Brad Pitt repeatedly onFury,Allied, andWar Machine.
Betts is also known for playing Ernst von Hannover inThe Crownand Professor Ben Harvey inFate: The Winx Saga.
Other notable credits includeA Confession,Atlantic Crossing,Gentleman Jack,Emmerdale Farm, andAfter the Flood.
The franchise previously established thatthere are other androids with different physical looks.
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