Ridley Scott’s 1979 Alien Film is Surprisingly Linked to Todd Howard’s Fallout 4 in a Way Even Bethesda Nerds Won’t Realize

These two entertainment works share an unexpected curiosity.

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  • Fallout 4 and Ridley Scott's Alien share a curiosity that players discover.
  • An actress who worked in the 1979 movie also participated in this popular Bethesda title.
  • Fans are thrilled to realize that a popular NPC in the game is portrayed by someone from the Alien movie, created by the studio led by Todd Howard.
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Undoubtedly, Ridley Scott’s Alien, released in 1979, became one of the outstanding works of contemporary cinema. Recently, Fallout 4 fans discovered an intriguing connection between the two works. It turns out that an actress from Scott’s movie also appears in this Bethesda game. 

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A user on X highlighted this fact after playing the game, and it quickly went viral on the platform, surprising many players. This title from Todd Howard’s company is always surprising fans with new details that they were not aware of.

A Small Detail Surprises Fans of Fallout 4 and Ridley Scott’s Alien

The actress behind Trashcan Carla from Fallout 4 was also in Alien from Ridley Scott.
The actress behind Trashcan Carla from Fallout 4 was also in Alien from Ridley Scott. Image via Bethesda.

Ridley Scott’s Alien, one of the most important pop culture movies of the last 40 years, holds a very high rating among horror films in cinema history. Released in 1979, it paved the way for numerous directors in the years that followed.

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One of the curiosities about this movie is that it had a modest budget; this was not an impediment for the director to make a very astonishing movie.

A post on X gained viral attention by highlighting a minor similarity between Alien and Fallout 4, a popular Bethesda game.

This user noticed that one of the actresses from Scott’s movie also voiced a significant NPC in this first-person action game. Todd Howard’s company employed this actress’s talent to bring a hilarious character to life in the game that is always helping the player.

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Todd Howard Always Seeks the Best Talent for Bethesda Games

Veronica Cartwright is the actress that is also in the Todd Howard title.
Veronica Cartwright is the actress who is also in the Todd Howard title. Image via 20th Century Studios.

The actress in question is Veronica Cartwright, who voices Trashcan Carla in the game. This particular NPC offers the player countless items to buy and even gives significant discounts for future purchases if you choose your words correctly.

Players remember her fondly because she is one of the most useful characters in the game, making this detail quite surprising. Especially after discovering how talented this actress is.

Players love this particular game character because she is always helpful when needed most, especially when selling valuable items. Cartwright has an incredible portfolio showcasing her versatile talent across various movies and even video games. Even years after its release, the Alien movie cast continues to surprise fans. This movie has shaped the careers of several actors, most famously Sigourney Weaver.

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On the other hand, the Alien saga will receive a new movie this year called Romulus, directed by the talented Fede Álvarez from Uruguay. Álvarez previously directed the Evil Dead remake, which was well-received by critics and audiences alike. This presents another opportunity for the franchise to revive after numerous poorly received movies.

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Written by Lucas Lapetina

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I'm a big fan of movies and videogames in general. I really love Pokémon and Godzilla. One of my favorite games is The Last of Us, Part II. A compelling and well-written story is always welcome.