Question 1

Why did Ridley Scott name the film 'Prometheus'?

Accepted Answer

Ridley Scott named it 'Prometheus' because the Greek myth of the Titan who stole fire for humanity aptly fit the film's themes of creation and mankind challenging the gods.

Question 2

How did composer Marc Streitenfeld create the film's unsettling score?

Accepted Answer

Marc Streitenfeld had the orchestra play his compositions backwards, then digitally reversed them for the final film to create unusual and unsettling music.

Question 3

What was the design approach for the alien planet and creatures to connect to the Alien universe?

Accepted Answer

Ridley Scott instructed the design team to aim for a look that could logically precede Alien (1979), avoiding heavy reliance on H.R. Giger's original designs, though they eventually incorporated Gigeresque elements and his input.

Question 4

Where were the film's opening and crash sequences filmed, and why?

Accepted Answer

Both sequences were shot in Iceland over two weeks after Jordan and Morocco were deemed too politically unstable, using locations like Hekla valley and Dettifos Falls.

Question 5

How did Michael Fassbender prepare for his role as the android David?

Accepted Answer

Michael Fassbender watched Blade Runner, The Man Who Fell to Earth, The Servant, and Lawrence of Arabia, and studied Olympic diver Greg Louganis for David's physicality.

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