While it has been known for some time that Michael Fassbender's android David would be taking on a more villainous role in Alien: Covenant (as he would be the one responsible for unleashing the alien liquid on the Engineer's homeworld), what's remained a mystery is what became of his human savior, Dr. Elizabeth Shaw, played by Noomi Rapace.
As part of their Alien Day festivities, 20th Century Fox has released a new prologue for the Ridley Scott-directed film, which reveals exactly happened to the duo after they narrowly escaped LV-223. The nearly 3-minute clip isn't particularly revealing in regards to the film's plot, but we do learn how David regained his body as well as how Shaw may ultimately factor into the new movie.
Check out the new prologue, titled "The Crossing," below:
Can't see the video above? Click
HERE.
Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with ALIEN: COVENANT, a new chapter in his groundbreaking ALIEN franchise. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape.
Alien: Covenant features:
Director: Ridley Scott
Katherine Waterston as Daniels
Michael Fassbender as Walter/David
Billy Crudup as Christopher Oram
Danny McBride as Tennessee
Demián Bichir as Sergeant Lope
Carmen Ejogo as Karine
Jussie Smollett as Ricks
Amy Seimetz as Faris
Callie Hernandez as Ricks' partner
Nathaniel Dean as Sergeant Hallett
Alexander England in an undisclosed role
Benjamin Rigby in an undisclosed role
Uli Latukefu in an undisclosed role
Matt Scaletti in an undisclosed role
Noomi Rapace as Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
Guy Pearce as Peter Weyland
James Franco as Jacob Branson
Alien: Covenant bursts into theaters May 19