“Alien: Covenant” crew photo and prologue is the definition of the biblical last supper – in space

It’s been a minute since Prometheus hit the cinemas. So it is only fair that another offering in the prolific sci-fi franchise is coming with Alien: Covenant.

20th century fox released the above image of the crew, and now has also released a 4-min prologue to Alien: Covenant.

The concept was onceived by Ridley Scott and 3AM, directed by Luke Scott, and produced by RSA Films. And it looks like James Franco’s involved.

Description reads:

The official prologue to Alien: Covenant introduces the crew of the mission as they gather for a final meal before entering cryosleep.

Set aboard the Covenant, a colonization ship on its way to a remote planet to form a new human settlement, the main crew (all couples) and their android, Walter, enjoy their final meal together before cryosleep.

Watch the Alien: Covenant “Prologue: Last Supper” in the player below:

 

Synopsis reads:

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.

Cast includes Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride, Demián Bichir, Carmen Ejogo, Amy Seimetz, Jussie Smollett, Callie Hernandez, Nathaniel Dean, Alexander England and Benjamin Rigby.

Alien: Covenant is slated for release in theaters come May 19^th 2017