Rafe Spall Confirms Prometheus is a Prequel to Ridley Scott's Alien

The actor is promoting his new movie, Roland Emmerich's Anonymous, and spills some details about Ridley Scott's mysterious science fiction film.

By nailbiter111 - Oct 25, 2011 03:10 PM EST

Filed Under: Alien vs. Predator: Requiem

Rafe appeared on BBC's morning show Something for the Weekend and confirms what most of already suspected. Prometheus has been shrouded in mystery and disinformation. I just hope Rafe is better at acting than at keeping secrets, because if he keeps this up he won't working for long.

In this interview Spall confirms, like many actors before him, that Prometheus is very much part of the 'Alien' universe.

"[Ridley Scott] directed the first Alien, and this is... I've been sent an e-mail about what I'm allowed to say and what I'm not allowed to say and I haven't read the e-mail. (laughs).

It's out next June, and it's part of the Alien franchise. I'm in it, and Charlize Theron, Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender.

I think fans of the franchise will love it. 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."

The interview then moves on to all the secrecy surrounding Prometheus. BBC presenter Tim Lovejoy points out that there are no trailers yet, and asks Rafe Spall if he has seen anything yet:

"I've seen nothing. Really, they keep it all under closed wraps and don't let anyone see anything [...] There's a few bits and pieces (referring to the leaked stills and images), but they want to keep it secret. They're very protective of it." - alienprequelnews.com

Rafe was also interviewed by Movie Fanatic and had this to say, "Prometheus was pretty dope [laughs]. Prometheus was amazing. Another big-time director, he’s one of our genuine talents. With Alien and Blade Runner, they’re not just the best sci-fi films ever made -- they’re some of the best movies ever made. So it was an extraordinary, humbling experience being part of movie history."

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Prometheus stars Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green, Ben Foster, and Michael Fassbender.

Prometheus will hit theaters on June 8th, 2012!

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marvel72 - 10/25/2011, 3:38 PM

excellent,one of the movies i'm looking forward to most next year.

1st the avengers
2nd the amazing spider-man
3rd the hobbit
4th prometheus
5th john carter

Canon108 - 10/25/2011, 3:44 PM

Prometheus
The Dark Knight Rises
Bond 23
The Hobbit
The Amazing Spider-Man

Those are my top 5 for films coming out in 2012...Prometheus is going to be insane, really looking forward to it.

Canon108 - 10/25/2011, 3:47 PM

I thought the image you posted was just fan art?...

http://th01.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2011/275/6/e/prometheus_chamber_by_radojavor-d4bkui2.jpg

I hope the film captures the feel of the image of this link. And I like how they're not marketing it as an 'Alien' prequel...the last third of the movie is going to be nuts though when the xenomorphs start running amok of the derelict spacecraft and the Prometheus crew...

kurekurcubic - 10/25/2011, 3:54 PM

so where exactly did he say the word prequel??????????
all i red was part of alien franchise,something that all of us already know...

nuck82 - 10/25/2011, 3:59 PM

Ridley Scott needs to do CBM!!!hes an untapped source and is great

MiracleMe - 10/25/2011, 4:04 PM

I guess his character doesn't survive so he's not worried about being in a sequel.

miguelus - 10/25/2011, 4:40 PM

...can't wait to see this! that space jockey looks awesomely scary...

SugarYumYum - 10/25/2011, 5:30 PM

Umm, why would anyone care what's on or what's not on another person's anticipation list? There are plenty of people who could care less if TDKR is coming out next year, the year after or ever. Stop being silly.

kylum616 - 10/25/2011, 5:49 PM

well evrones doing so

1.the avengers
2.the dark knight ries
3.promethes
4.american reunion
5.texas chaisaw 3D

the hobit looks good to

marvel72 - 10/25/2011, 5:59 PM

@ NOLANITE & @ Barnebeejones

i'm entitled to like what i want,whose says that my number 6 wouldn't be the dark knight rises.

unless you could think of something else i may of forgotten.

nolanite you're so two faced,you slag of anything marvel whenever you can & you've just added those marvel films to your list to make out that you're not a hater & i'm the bad guy.

barnebeejones who are you again been a member for what five minutes & think you know me,with you're a loser comment,whats with calling me a loser i can like what i f*ckin want,how does that make me a loser.

if you don't like what i say don't read my comment......simple.

One2three - 10/25/2011, 6:18 PM

Top fives eh! Love the alien franchise. Lets forget that
alien 3 ever existed though.

1. Batman: Dark Knight Rises
2. The Avengers
3. Prometheus
4. The Hobbit
5. The Amazing Spiderman

Greengo - 10/25/2011, 6:43 PM

@wesley gibson: great observation. It does look like predator's weapon.

I'm gonna see all these movies.

2012 is gonna be a great year : )

gaikinger - 10/25/2011, 7:43 PM

I just bought Alien on Blu Ray....very nice

miguelus - 10/25/2011, 7:49 PM

...here's my list! :

1) happy feet
2) everything else

lmao...

pro346 - 10/25/2011, 8:37 PM

The best thing about movies in 2012 no more harry potter....yes!!!!!

Macksimus - 10/25/2011, 9:51 PM

Making me choose between Marvel and DC would be like making me choose between blondes and brunettes.

...I love them equally.

lnTylerWeTrust - 10/26/2011, 2:44 AM

people have opinions...deal with it

marvel72 - 10/26/2011, 4:56 AM

@ Barnebeejones

check the superman article before you start calling people losers,nothing negative there.

@ patrickbateman47

thanks great minds think alike.

@ deepfreeze

i really can't wait for most of the films out next year,but i do think the dark knight rises will be dissapointing to say the least.

CrowPirate1 - 10/26/2011, 6:01 AM

check this list out.. it's huge

http://www.imdb.com/list/WUNCarSomaM/

I find stuff in here all the time I've missed

nuck82 - 10/26/2011, 7:15 AM

the sad thing is you know those movies gusto, research for the little boys?

plasticman - 10/26/2011, 7:21 AM

Watch out, Gusto's about to cut the rug!

CorndogBurglar - 10/26/2011, 2:25 PM

@ BarnebeeJones

How is Marvel72 a loser? The guy put his top 5 movies that he wants to see. How does that make him a shit talker? The only one here that started talking shit was you. Oh, and Nolanite, but thats nothing new either. He pretty much trashes anything that isn't Nolan.

Marvel is just stating his opinion, not talking shit. Even if he does say he doesn't like DC, so what? Its his opinion. He doesn't go around hating on people for what they like. So don't do it to him. He's a long time member of this site. You, on the other hand, have been here for, what? A day? Give me a break...

Julesimanerd - 10/26/2011, 4:25 PM

eh. not to sure about this one. its a maybe for me

ndwwrestler2 - 10/26/2011, 7:25 PM

I still don't think that it is a movie completely based on the Aliens from Ridley Scotts and James Cameron movies.

It might be in the same universe and have the same feeling as Alien movie, I think they will have a different type of Aliens.

nathan02 - 10/27/2011, 4:38 AM

Cant wait for this! Been a fan of alien ever since especially cameron's aliens!
Next year will really be the year of sci fi!!

My top 2012 movies
1. Dark Knight Rises
2. Avengers
3. Prometheus
4. Spiderman
5. Superman

ndwwrestler2 - 10/27/2011, 10:05 AM

@N2th2n Superman is coming out in 2013. It was originally planned for 2012, but they pushed back all the way to June 2013.

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Rafe Spall Confirms Prometheus is a Prequel to Ridley Scott's Alien

The actor is promoting his new movie, Roland Emmerich's Anonymous, and spills some details about Ridley Scott's mysterious science fiction film.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Poster and Trailer...From Japan!

Rated R Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem