Contains SPOILERS for Alien: Romulus
Summary
The lead protagonist ofAlien: Romulus, Rain, constantly refers to Andy as her brother, and the explanation for why is quite easy to miss. Leading theAlien: Romuluscastis Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine and David Jonson as Andy, the sympathetic new android character, whose relationship dynamic is central to the film’s plot.The pair is initially recruited for Andy’s programmed abilities, which would make him useful aboard the Renaissance space station, similar to how David and Walter were used in Prometheus and Alien: Covenant.
Andy can be a confusing character at first glance, especially to those not as familiar with theAlienfranchise. He starts off the film as an android who seems to suffer from frequent glitches but generally has a kind, gentle demeanor. At a certain point, an additional chip is inserted into his hardware, changing his functions and altering his behavior. It isn’t until theAlien: Romulusendingthat the true Andy returns, concluding the film’s subplot narrative between him and Rain.
Rain’s Father Saved & Repaired Andy When She Was Younger
Rain’s Father Programmed Andy To Help Rain, But The Android’s Condition Made This Difficult
The backstories of theAlien: Romuluscharacters are only briefly examined in the film. Even the main leads barely have the surfaces of their origins explored, though, in fairness, it isn’t entirely necessary to know too much about them to sympathize with their struggles. As for Rain and Andy,it’s implied early in the movie that Rain’s dad was the one who initially found Andy in the trash and repaired himto the best of his ability to make him a helper for his daughter.
Rain has no biological connection with him, but still considers Andy her brother.
However, Andy still isn’t in the best shape, sorather than being the surrogate father Rain’s dad intended, Andy instead fulfills the role of a younger brother who Rain must take care of. Her father even programmed the dad jokes to simulate some of his own presence in Andy, but Rain is slightly weary of them at the beginning of the film because, as much as she loves him, he’s still her responsibility. So, Rain has no biological connection with him, but still considers Andy her brother.
Alien: Romulus Box Office Debuts With Historic Franchise Opening Weekend, Ends Deadpool & Wolverine’s Reign [Full Chart Update]
Alien: Romulus is projected to earn a historic box office debut for the sci-fi franchise as it knocks Deadpool & Wolverine from its perch at No. 1.
Rain & Andy’s Sibling Relationship Is The Key To Alien: Romulus
Rain & Andy Subvert The Expectations Of The Film’s Title & The Evil Android Trope
The filmtitleAlien: Romulushas a specific meaningbeyond just being a reference to one part of the Renaissance space station. Romulus and Remus were the two brothers in legend who led to the founding of Rome. So, there’s a specific connotation in the title that examines the complexities of sibling relationships. In legend, Romulus killed Remus and became the first king of Rome. InAlien: Romulus,Rain and Andy nearly turn on each other but eventually work together to save the day, and their relationship is the emotional core of the film.
Alien: Romulus
Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise.
