Famous film director and producer Ridley Scott praised the upcoming movie Alien: Romulus by Fede Alvarez. The director of the new film spoke about the positive reviews during the DGA Latino Summit 2023 event, writes Gizmodo.

According to Fede Alvarez, he wanted to hear Ridley Scott’s opinion even though he had been warned that he could be tough.

“Even if he was gonna say, ‘You destroyed my legacy,’ I wanted to be in front of him and see him in the eye,” he said. “And then he walks into the room and he did say, ‘Fede, what can I say? It’s fucking great.’

Fede Alvarez admitted that it was one of the best moments of his life. He added that the conversation with Ridley Scott lasted for an hour, during which they discussed the film.

As you know, Alien: Romulus is due for release on August 16, 2024. The plot of the film describes a group of people on a remote planet who encounter an alien life form. Ridley Scott’s Alien was released in 1979. The film won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects.