3) Michael Fassbender IS Returning
There was one thing the critics happened to actually agree on regarding Prometheus: Michael Fassbender was perfect as David. Modeling the character’s body language on Olympic diver Greg Louganis, his look on Lawrence of Arabia, and oddball vibe on David Bowie, Fassbender brought a number of influences to the role, then made the character his intense, unsettling own. David was Prometheus‘s MVP – of course they had to bring him back for Paradise Lost.
Noomi Rapace reprising her role is cause for celebration as well, of course – she was a quietly compelling anchor for the first movie – but Fassbender has the better part to work with, and just happens to be one of the finest actors working today.
It could be said that Fassbender has only got better since Prometheus, taking on more diverse roles and projects and nailing all of them. He’ll return to the universe with an Oscar nomination (and possible win, depending on how much love there is for his acclaimed performance in Steve Jobs this awards season), and undoubtedly be the star of the show again.