Alien: Romulus, a critical and commercial success, is already slated for a sequel. However, one element consistently criticized was the CGI depiction of Ian Holm.
Holm, who passed away in 2020, famously portrayed the android Ash in Ridley Scott's Alien. His controversial CGI reappearance in Alien: Romulus drew widespread criticism for being distracting and unrealistic, prompting a popular fan edit to entirely remove his character.
Director Fede Alvarez addressed the negative feedback, acknowledging time constraints during post-production hindered the CGI's quality. He stated to Empire magazine that the final product wasn't to his satisfaction in certain shots.
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For the home release, Alvarez implemented improvements, emphasizing practical puppetry over CGI. While some consider this an upgrade, many still find Holm's appearance distracting, questioning the necessity of his inclusion.
Reddit user u/Davidedby's comparison of the Blu-ray and digital releases highlights the changes. Comments range from "Better, but still awfully uncanny" to criticisms regarding the poor initial CGI work.
The consensus is that the home release minimizes the CGI face, showcasing more of the puppet. However, the fundamental issue of resurrecting a deceased actor remains a point of contention.
Despite the CGI controversy, Alien: Romulus's box office success ($350 million globally) has greenlit a sequel, with Alvarez potentially returning to direct.
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