In it 2024 Movie Calendar, Everyone seems to be shouting about Extraterrestrial: RomulusAt least, that's what the impressive opening weekend for director and co-writer Fede Álvarez's new film suggests. Foreign Chronology of the filmAside from answering some questions fans still had about the series' story, there's another topic I'm honestly surprised was even addressed: what a practical Facehugger tasted like on set.
I didn't see this question coming, but sure enough, ComicBook.com Interview with the cast of Extraterrestrial: Romulus He came up with a confident answer. Archie Renaux, the actor who plays Tyler, a possible Facehugger victim, was the authoritative expert in the room at the time, which allowed him to respond as follows:
Silicone? Jesus Christ… This is the end… Yeah, this is not glamorous at all, but I had a lot of lube on so it looked gross… Yeah, it was a very invasive experience.
I honestly don't know what I would have imagined the answer to this question would be, which is in some ways unexpected, but at the same time something that one would think people would have asked much earlier. Also, for the sake of Mr. Renaux or any other member of the Extraterrestrial: Romulus cast who had to endure such personal treatment, I hope the lube tasted nice.
Although, if we're being completely honest, that slimy auxiliary doesn't look like it tasted any worse than the practical gadget itself. So that's probably a win, right?
As someone who recognizes the Facehugger as possibly the scariest cycle of Xenomorph life, this almost makes interacting with one even creepier. I'd even go so far as to say that the taste of silicone would add to the fear when dealing with the creation Fede Alvarez's special effects wizards created, as that's not something that indicates “it's a good time” when it hits your tongue.
That thought only inspires more questions, as I'm curious to know what cast member Aileen Wu's experience was like with this bioweapon threat. After all, she's the one we see pulling the creature out of her throat in the footage used to Romulus' first trailerOh, and before anyone else brings this up, let's get this next Archer reference out of the way, because we're all thinking it:
If you are going to see Extraterrestrial: Romulus Now that the film is in theaters, this knowledge might color your viewing of the scenes featuring Archie Renaux and Aileen Wu. So keep that in mind, especially if you're going to see a 4DX screening when you can. Don't forget that you can also check out the film. Foreign adventures from the past with an active subscription to Hulu, which is the current home of the entire series collection.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm about to compose an email to ask if the Facehuggers attached to those disturbing Extraterrestrial: Romulus popcorn buckets They are made from the same silicone as the puppets in the set. As I said, this questioning inspires all sorts of dark questions waiting to be uncovered.