The sequel of "Alien" film begins, and the original director Ridley Scott is involved in the production.

CTOnews.com, March 6 (Xinhua)-- A sequel to the classic sci-fi thriller "Alien" is about to begin. According to Variety.com, the new "Alien" film of the 20th century will be officially filmed on March 9.

According to reports, the film will be directed by "hold your breath" director Federico Alvarez (Fred Alvarez) and co-produced by "Alien" and "Prometheus" series director Ridley Scott (Redley Scott).

The new work will still follow the formula of the Alien series, which tells the story of "a group of young people from a distant world who find themselves fighting the scariest life forms in the universe," the source said. The movie is tentatively titled "Alien: Romulus".

CTOnews.com Note: Romulus is a Roman mythological figure and Remus is the founder of the city of Rome in Roman mythology. In Roman mythology they are twins. Their mother was Reya Sylvia, the priestess, and their father was Mars, the god of war. According to the traditional Roman historical records of Plutarch and Tito Levi, Romulus was the first king in the Roman monarchy.

According to the report, "Alien: Romulus" will be filmed in Budapest, Hungary, on March 9, and the release date is not yet clear.