Alien: Romulus, the latest entry in the science fiction franchise which began with 1979’s Alien has opened to high ticket sales and praise for California Governor Gavin Newsome’s acting debut as the titular creature, sources have confirmed. 

“I thought it was weird at first when I heard Newsom was playing the alien in this one,” said Allison Stewart, who saw the film opening night. “But he did such an amazing job, I forgot I was watching that slimy bastard after a few minutes. When he’s done ruining California, I think the guy might have a real future in show business.” 

Though it’s Newsom’s first appearance, the filmmakers said they knew he was the right man for the job after his convincing audition. 

“Gavin came in full character as the Alien,” said Alien: Romulus director Fede Alvarez. “I don’t know what he’d done to prepare, but he had such an odd, inhuman energy about him. When I had a nightmare about him later that night I knew we had found our perfect Alien!” 

As of press time, Newsom announced massive tax breaks for any Hollywood productions that gave him a nice big part in the future.