Alien Romulus Star Hailed as Better Pick for Ellie in The Last of Us

Fans exiting Alien: Romulus have one unexpected observation for the film’s lead actress – they believe she would have been an ideal choice to portray Ellie in The Last of Us.

Despite being most recognized for her roles in Priscilla and Civil War, Cailee Spaeny’s career may take a new turn. She has emerged as the standout performer in Alien: Romulus, portraying Rain, an orphan living on a mining colony who becomes trapped on a deserted spaceship overrun by Xenomorphs.

The early previews of Romulus have received high praise from fans, particularly for Spaeny’s performance. Some have compared her to the tough and mature Ellie from The Last of Us Part II, and even suggested that she may be a better fit for the role than the current actor, Bella Ramsey.

Still from Alien: Romulus — 20th Century Studios

Cailee Spaeny is being compared to The Last of Us’ Ellie after Alien: Romulus

One fan expressed how Cailee Spaeny’s performance in Alien Romulus reminded them of TLOU2’s Ellie and was all they could think about.

“While I do love Bella Ramsey in the role, I can’t help but think that Cailee Spaeny, who wowed audiences in Alien, would have also been an excellent choice to play Ellie,”another person chimed in on Twitter.

“One fan praised Alien: Romulus for its pleasant surprise, describing it as a love letter to the franchise with expertly crafted tension and a fantastic score. However, the fan also noted that Cailee Spaeny’s resemblance to Ellie from The Last Of Us was a bit distracting.”

Despite the continued criticism and attacks towards The Last of Us actor, who was cast as Ellie in Season 1, there are also many who show support. Ramsey, who has faced numerous bullying and abuse campaigns, remains unfazed by these incidents claiming to be “unbothered”.

Even without the comparison to The Last of Us, Spaeny stands out in her performance in Romulus and has been praised in multiple reviews. Entertainment Weekly described her as “the most powerful weapon in [Romulus’] arsenal,”while THR characterized

Spaeny’s next appearance will be in Wake Up Dead Man, the most recent addition to Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig’s Knives Out series.