Alien Star, Cailee Spaeny, May Join Elden Ring Film Adaptation

In what might be one of the most unpredictable crossover castings of 2025, Alien: Romulus breakout star Cailee Spaeny is reportedly in talks to join the cast of the highly anticipated Elden Ring film adaptation. With fantasy fans and Soulsborne veterans alike craving fresh details about the elusive project, this rumour is stoking more flames than Margit on a Monday night.

While neither Bandai Namco nor FromSoftware have confirmed the project officially, the growing smoke makes it clear: something’s definitely brewing in the cinematic cauldron. And now with Spaeny potentially joining the ranks, the fan base has reason to believe that the adaptation might actually be… dare we say it… promising.

Who Could Cailee Spaeny Play in the Elden Ring Universe?

Spaeny, who gained mainstream recognition for her role in Alien: Romulus earlier this year, has the right blend of youthful charisma and emotional edge that would suit a number of Elden Ring characters. While her exact role remains undisclosed, the speculation game has gone into overdrive.

Could she be stepping into the shoes, or greaves, of Ranni the Witch? Her ethereal presence and layered personality could nail the four-armed sorceress with shaded complexity. Others suggest a new interpretation of Melina, the enigmatic Finger Maiden who guides players across the Lands Between. Given Spaeny’s nuanced sci-fi performance chops, the latter isn’t out of the question, and the silent vulnerability Melina displays aligns perfectly with Spaeny’s style.

There’s also a chance we’re getting a newly written character tailored for the film, potentially offering an original take that bridges cinematic storytelling with FromSoft’s deeply lore-embedded world. If so, that opens a unique, lore-compliant creative avenue, one that could avoid alienating fans while attracting a broader movie-going audience unfamiliar with the relentless painjoy of getting obliterated by Malenia for the 43rd time.

Can Elden Ring Truly Work as a Film?

Here lies the big elephant (maybe a runebear?) in the room: FromSoftware’s titles are known for their non-linear narratives, esoteric lore, and sparse dialogue. So how do you translate that into a coherent, two+ hour film?

The prevailing theory is that the movie could go the anime-inspired route—a dark fantasy epic à la Castlevania or Berserk. Whether it opts for animation or a grounded live-action adaptation is unclear, but either option brings its own challenges. Animation allows for authenticity to the otherworldly designs littering the Lands Between, while live-action with proper budget and visual fidelity (think Dune or Rings of Power) could capture the influence of Hidetaka Miyazaki’s world-building.

A gravity-imbued showdown atop Leyndell’s twisted buildings? Queen Marika’s slow, mournful unravelling of destiny? It could work… provided it doesn’t get bogged down trying to explain what the Two Fingers actually do.

Why This Rumour Has Fans Talking

Names like Spaeny carry both critical acclaim and youth appeal, key factors for elevating a game adaptation beyond cult status. Casting her also subtly signals that the producers might be aiming for emotional storytelling grounded in character, rather than empty spectacle. This approach has worked in adaptations like HBO’s The Last of Us, where seamless integration of established lore and powerful performances drew in hardcore gamers and newcomers alike.

And let’s be honest, if you’ve dumped 120 hours into Elden Ring, farming Erdleaf Flowers like your life depends on it, you probably have strong opinions about who should portray your favourite melancholy boss or forlorn NPC. Could Cailee Spaeny deliver the gravitas needed to embody the tragic magic of a shattered world teetering on the brink of rebirth?

So far, there’s no official confirmation beyond the initial rumour. Still, with Bandai Namco continuing to expand the Elden Ring franchise, including its major Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, it’s only logical they’d be eyeing new territory, particularly the box office. With gaming adaptations undergoing a renaissance, riding high on the success of titles like Sonic the Hedgehog and Fallout, it feels like Elden Ring might be next up for its time under the Erdtree-shaped spotlight.

Until we get more updates, fans are left to scour the Lands Between and the rumour mill, with their +10 spyglasses at the ready. One thing is clear: with names like Cailee Spaeny in the mix, the Elden Ring movie cast could shape up to be nearly as magical (and tragic) as the game itself.