With filming set to begin less than a month and a half from now in Australia, Ridley Scott's Prometheus sequel, Alien: Covenant is in the process of rounding out its main casting roles. In a fresh report from Deadline, it has been revealed that Jussie Smolett, Amy Seimetz, Carmen Ejogo and Callie Hernandez have signed on for prominent roles, however their character names have yet to be announced. They will star alongside Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Demian Bichir and Danny McBride.
"Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant is in the process of rounding out it main cast ahead of production, which is now being eyed to start next month. Jussie Smolett, Amy Seimetz, Carmen Ejogo and Callie Hernandez have signed on to a cast that already features Micahel Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Demian Bichir and Danny McBride."
Source: Deadline
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