“Alien: Romulus” director Fede Álvarez said in an interview with Empire magazine that he understands why some viewers reacted negatively to the appearance of late actor Ian Holm in the film.

English actor Ian Holm, who is best known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Alien," has died at 88. Holm's rep Alex Irwin confirmed the news in a statement to USA TODAY Friday.

Ian Holm, a versatile British actor whose long career included roles in “Chariots of Fire” and “The Lord of the Rings” has died. He was 88.

Ian Holm, the classically trained Shakespearean actor best known to film audiences for his performances in films including the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movies, “Chariots of Fire ...

Ian Holm Cuthbert was born Sept. 12, 1931, in Goodmayes, England, and grew up in Worthing. His father, a psychiatrist, was the superintendent of a psychiatric hospital, and his mother was a nurse.

The late Ian Holm portrayed the character Ash in 1979's 'Alien.' 'Alien: Romulus' utilizes his likeness to portray a new android named Rook ...

Ian Holm, right, with Sigourney Weaver and Yaphet Kotto in the original 1979 “Alien.” Holm’s likeness has been re-created via AI and animatronics for the new “Alien: Romulus.” ...

On June 19, venerated thespian Sir Ian Holm sadly passed away at the age of 88. Far from a tragedy, however, his was a life truly well-lived with countless invaluable contributions to the arts ...

The late Ian Holm — who played the role of android Ash, an antagonist in 1979’s “Alien” — has generated plenty of attention with his return in Disney and 20th Century’s “Alien ...

“Alien: Romulus” director Fede Álvarez said in an interview with Empire magazine that he understands why some viewers reacted negatively to the appearance of late actor Ian Holm in the film ...