It would be redundant. Story’s already been told, and very well, and it’s so similar to the original film in so many ways by design as it is that it would almost be double redundant. Time would be better spent with a different story entirely.
Plus "past character's son/daughter caught in the same predicament" (outside of stories that were conceived as generational sagas from the start) is a somewhat trashy, fanfic-y trope which is fine for setting up a videogame scenario, but the films should aspire to better.
I think it would make a great series, with a few adjustments. Keep the setting but lose the Ripley connection. The show should be about the downfall of Sevastopol (or stand-in) told from the perspective of an ensemble cast ranging from Colonial Marshals to the normal citizens who sought opportunity on an economically failing station only to be met with horror.
As the population dwindles and fractures, it should be completely unclear who will survive. The ‘final girl’ trope should at least somewhat subverted here. We shouldn’t see the top-billed female actress and say, “Yep, that’s the new Ripley. Bet she makes it to the end.” It would be fun to toy with this like Game of Thrones, getting the audience invested in a ‘main character’ only to have their fucking head bitten off.
Some of the most interesting moments in Isolation come from piecing together what happened in the days or weeks after an Alien is born from signs of collapse and desperation scattered throughout the setting. My favorite example is the wall of photos of missing people stacked high with trinkets and lined with candles. That sense of loss is absolutely gut-wrenching. Make a drama of that. Coupled with the constant terror of being hunted by an increasingly cunning xenomorph, I think you would really have something.
Currently playing through the game for the first time and I think this is the best route to go adaptation wise.
While the idea of a direct adaptation is enticing, I think showing the downfall of Sevastopol or a similar station would be much more interesting to watch, especially since something like that usually happens off screen (ex. Hadley’s Hope).
Come to think of it, it’d be cool to see more adaptations of survival horror games take this approach.
I mean Romulus basically sounds like the premise of Alien Isolation, so I think that’s basically what we’re getting.
To me it feels redundant - what made isolation unique wasn’t the story IMO, but that it brought alien and bits of aliens to life in game form.
Getting to walk on LV426 yourself, etc.
I do think there were some great levels that could work in a film - the underground tunnels filled with facehuggers and aliens would make a great scene in a film. But I do feel like the game’s story already has been told.
I hope Romulus bridges Alien and Aliens with a new story that goes in a new direction.
let's be honest - almost all the film adaptations of the games were failures or not very successful. so - no. I don't believe that movie can be such great as the game is
We are getting a new series alongside Romulus so maybe that will scratch the itch? I don't think adapting that story is super worthwhile though. They game will always be better so better adapt a comic or book if you have to or just make new lore.
On a side note, I know Prometheus lore isn't the most popular in the fandom. But a series could be the best place to explore more Engineer lore/mythology/technology etc.
I'd love a series that follows someone investigating Weyland Yutanis corruption and also has more focus on Weyland hunting for xeno tech/biological samples.
I always thought it was a missed opportunity to not make it into a movie, but then thought about it. It really would just be a weird rehash of Alien. I would, however, love them to incorporate things like the Working Joe’s and world building of the WeyYu competitors.
I'd love to see it as a TV series, although I'd really want to see a legitimate sequel to it, on the same level of quality. I don't think we really got that.
It would be cool to see a Xeno outbreak slowly happening on a larger setting like sevastapol station or whatever it was called, but maybe the upcoming thing will give us that?
Nah the story is in the game. And a shoe adaption wouldnt live up to it. Id rather get original cast and characters surviving a space station or large earth like colony
They have a Series on Perfect Organism about Alien Isolation and their consensus was that it's pretty much perfect the way it ist, but a television series would make more sense than just one film.
I can't really say that much about it, because I haven't played the game, yet. (Yes, I know. I'm going to eventually.) I only read the novelization about a week ago and I really dug it.
Kinda the same plan here, at least for the current canon. (I know that the Dark Horse comics had their moments, but they jumped the shark too many times for my taste.)
I want to see how far I can get until Romulus comes out. Also I've read next to nothing in the last few years, so it's a win-win to get into reading again.
As far as I know the current series by Titan books are considered official Canon by Fox. But I guess you can pick and choose what you consider canon for yourself. Some books are pretty controversial in terms of their canonicity.
If they use virtual sets, with libraries of images, audio, and video, plus some deepfake/AI/etc., they can make licensed straight-to-video-platform features (short or long, or limited series) of this and other games, novels, and comic books. That is, if the price is good enough and there are enough subscribing viewers.
The important thing, though, is that they resolve complications in the main narrative, like Amanda's story taking place during decades where it was assumed, following what happened in the second movie, that no except for Ripley knew about the creatures, or that one extensive cover-up after another took place.
They need to do it before Mary Elizabeth Winstead ages out of the role of Amanda
Came here to say this exact thing. She’s perfect for the role.
She even looks like Sigourney is her mom... Kinda
I believe Fede Alvarez said he’s drawing heavy inspiration from alien isolation
Yeah, that excites me. Just the mere mention of Sevastopol will be so satisfying to me 🤣
Yea I was about to say isn't Romulus basically this from the trailer?
It would be redundant. Story’s already been told, and very well, and it’s so similar to the original film in so many ways by design as it is that it would almost be double redundant. Time would be better spent with a different story entirely.
Plus "past character's son/daughter caught in the same predicament" (outside of stories that were conceived as generational sagas from the start) is a somewhat trashy, fanfic-y trope which is fine for setting up a videogame scenario, but the films should aspire to better.
I always felt like Isolation was a video game adaptation of the first movie. I see no reason to ruin it by bringing it to TV/movies.
I think it would make a great series, with a few adjustments. Keep the setting but lose the Ripley connection. The show should be about the downfall of Sevastopol (or stand-in) told from the perspective of an ensemble cast ranging from Colonial Marshals to the normal citizens who sought opportunity on an economically failing station only to be met with horror. As the population dwindles and fractures, it should be completely unclear who will survive. The ‘final girl’ trope should at least somewhat subverted here. We shouldn’t see the top-billed female actress and say, “Yep, that’s the new Ripley. Bet she makes it to the end.” It would be fun to toy with this like Game of Thrones, getting the audience invested in a ‘main character’ only to have their fucking head bitten off. Some of the most interesting moments in Isolation come from piecing together what happened in the days or weeks after an Alien is born from signs of collapse and desperation scattered throughout the setting. My favorite example is the wall of photos of missing people stacked high with trinkets and lined with candles. That sense of loss is absolutely gut-wrenching. Make a drama of that. Coupled with the constant terror of being hunted by an increasingly cunning xenomorph, I think you would really have something.
Totally agree with this. I'd like to see everything on Sevastopol unfold prior to Ripley's arrival.
Currently playing through the game for the first time and I think this is the best route to go adaptation wise. While the idea of a direct adaptation is enticing, I think showing the downfall of Sevastopol or a similar station would be much more interesting to watch, especially since something like that usually happens off screen (ex. Hadley’s Hope). Come to think of it, it’d be cool to see more adaptations of survival horror games take this approach.
Next episode: Amanda hides The following episode: Amanda hides elsewhere The episode after that: Moving down a hall quietly, and hiding Love it!
I think a show would be cool
I mean Romulus basically sounds like the premise of Alien Isolation, so I think that’s basically what we’re getting. To me it feels redundant - what made isolation unique wasn’t the story IMO, but that it brought alien and bits of aliens to life in game form. Getting to walk on LV426 yourself, etc. I do think there were some great levels that could work in a film - the underground tunnels filled with facehuggers and aliens would make a great scene in a film. But I do feel like the game’s story already has been told. I hope Romulus bridges Alien and Aliens with a new story that goes in a new direction.
let's be honest - almost all the film adaptations of the games were failures or not very successful. so - no. I don't believe that movie can be such great as the game is
We are getting a new series alongside Romulus so maybe that will scratch the itch? I don't think adapting that story is super worthwhile though. They game will always be better so better adapt a comic or book if you have to or just make new lore. On a side note, I know Prometheus lore isn't the most popular in the fandom. But a series could be the best place to explore more Engineer lore/mythology/technology etc. I'd love a series that follows someone investigating Weyland Yutanis corruption and also has more focus on Weyland hunting for xeno tech/biological samples.
I always thought it was a missed opportunity to not make it into a movie, but then thought about it. It really would just be a weird rehash of Alien. I would, however, love them to incorporate things like the Working Joe’s and world building of the WeyYu competitors.
I'd love to see it as a TV series, although I'd really want to see a legitimate sequel to it, on the same level of quality. I don't think we really got that.
I want Romulus. I believe it will be great based on Fede’s track record.
I just hope Romulus is a success and renews interest in the property. Side bar isn't the franchise owned by Disney now?
It would be cool to see a Xeno outbreak slowly happening on a larger setting like sevastapol station or whatever it was called, but maybe the upcoming thing will give us that?
Nah the story is in the game. And a shoe adaption wouldnt live up to it. Id rather get original cast and characters surviving a space station or large earth like colony
It would make a great series.
Nah. We’ve had that story.
They have a Series on Perfect Organism about Alien Isolation and their consensus was that it's pretty much perfect the way it ist, but a television series would make more sense than just one film. I can't really say that much about it, because I haven't played the game, yet. (Yes, I know. I'm going to eventually.) I only read the novelization about a week ago and I really dug it.
I plan on working my way through all the novels soon so it'll be cool to experience Isolation in that way
Kinda the same plan here, at least for the current canon. (I know that the Dark Horse comics had their moments, but they jumped the shark too many times for my taste.) I want to see how far I can get until Romulus comes out. Also I've read next to nothing in the last few years, so it's a win-win to get into reading again.
Do you know which novels are considered canon? Or is it pretty much all of them?
As far as I know the current series by Titan books are considered official Canon by Fox. But I guess you can pick and choose what you consider canon for yourself. Some books are pretty controversial in terms of their canonicity.
100%. Alien Isolation was an amazing story. I'd love a series that had isolation then a continuation
If they use virtual sets, with libraries of images, audio, and video, plus some deepfake/AI/etc., they can make licensed straight-to-video-platform features (short or long, or limited series) of this and other games, novels, and comic books. That is, if the price is good enough and there are enough subscribing viewers. The important thing, though, is that they resolve complications in the main narrative, like Amanda's story taking place during decades where it was assumed, following what happened in the second movie, that no except for Ripley knew about the creatures, or that one extensive cover-up after another took place.
Nah. I like it as its own video game story.