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Prometheus

Prometheus
Synopsis:
Ridley Scott, director of 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner,' returns to the genre he helped define. With PROMETHEUS, he creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe.
Prometheus is an upcoming science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof. The film stars Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall Green and Charlize Theron. The plot follows the crew of the spaceship Prometheus in the year 2085, as they explore an advanced alien civilization in search of the origins of humanity.
Conceived as a prequel to Scott's 1979 science fiction horror film Alien, rewrites of Spaihts' script by Lindelof developed a separate story that precedes the events of Alien, but which is not directly connected to the films in the Alien franchise. According to Scott, though the film shares "strands of Alien's DNA, so to speak", and takes place in the same universe, Prometheus will explore its own mythology and ideas. Principal photography began in March 2011, with filming taking place in England, Iceland, and Spain. Prometheus is scheduled for release between May 30 and June 8, 2012 in various territories through 20th Century Fox.
In the late 21st Century, humankind has discovered hieroglyphs common to each world including Earth suggest a common origin to life in the universe. The crew of the spaceship Prometheus is sent on an expedition to as part of a mission to uncover these origins, but soon discover a malevolent entity that threatens humanity's very existence.

Cast

Noomi Rapace as Elizabeth Shaw, an archeologist and scientist.Rapace met with director Ridley Scott in August 2010 for an undisclosed purpose,and by January 2011, it was confirmed that she had secured the role.Rapace landed the role after Scott saw her performance as Lisbeth Salander in the 2009 drama film The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Actresses Anne Hathaway, Natalie Portman, Gemma Arterton, Carey Mulligan, and Abbie Cornish, were all considered for the role during development.Rapace dismissed comparisons between Shaw and the Alien franchise's Ellen Ripley, saying "she's definitely her own character Rapace described Shaw as initially a "believer in God full of hope," but that "things happen and she changes into more of a warrior."
Michael Fassbender as David, an android.Writer Damon Lindelof stated that the character provides a non human perspective on the film's events, saying "what does the movie look like from the robot's point of view? If you were to ask him, 'What do you think about all of this? What's going on? What do you think about these humans who are around you?' Wouldn't it be cool if we found a way for that robot to answer those questions?"Fassbender shared that "there are a lot of interesting quirks and niches to him,"In developing his character, Fassbender avoided watching the performances of Ian Holm and Lance Henriksen as androids in Alien and Aliens respectively, but instead watched Scott's 1982 science fiction film Blade Runner. Additionally, he looked towards the "funny walk and economy of movement" of Olympic diver Greg Louganis.Fassbender stated "Louganis was my first inspiration. I figured that I'd sort of base my physicality roughly around him, and then it kind of went from there."Scott favored Fassbender for the role, but his agents reportedly demanded too much money to secure the actor's participation.However, by January 2011, Fassbender was confirmed to join the cast.
Guy Pearce as Peter Weyland, founder and head of Weyland Corp.Lindelof described Peter Weyland as having a massive ego and suffering from a god complex.Pearce has claimed that his appearance in the movie is brief, saying "I'm only in the film for a minute".
Idris Elba as Janek, the acting captain of the Prometheus spacecraft.
Logan Marshall Green as Holloway, a crewman onboard the Prometheus and Elizabeth's love interest.
Charlize Theron as Meredith Vickers, a corporate figurehead.Theron described the character as "a suit who slowly sheds skin through the film",and also as "somewhat of a villain.definitely has an agenda" Michelle Yeoh and Angelina Jolie were considered for the role, described as "a fortysomething, tough but sexy woman". Sigourney Weaver downplayed any likeness between her character Ripley and Theron's Vickers: I’m sure they’re not trying to create a blonde Ripley or anything.Charlize is a wonderful actress, she’ll want to do her own thing with it and not be in the shadow of the other one, she commented at the 2011 Marrakech Film Festival.
Rafe Spall as Milburn. On his casting, Spall said "Alien is one of the best films ever made, and it’s a real buzz to be in a space suit on an 'Alien' set with Ridley Scott coming and speaking to you. It’s incredible. That’s why I wanted to be an actor, to be in a space suit on an Alien set".
Sean Harris as Fifield.
Patrick Wilson in an unspecified role.
Kate Dickie in an unspecified role.
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Cast:
Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce