Young, 231 cm tall Hungarian man portrays scariest creature in new Alien movie

The highly anticipated film Alien: Romulus has surprised audiences not only with its gripping story and terrifying creatures but also with an unexpected performance. The film, directed by Fede Álvarez, features an incredibly tall and menacing creature, but unlike many modern movies, this monster isn’t a product of CGI. Instead, the nightmare-inducing alien is played by a real person—Robert Bobroczkyi, a 24-year-old Hungarian man who stands an astonishing 231 cm tall.

Alien: Romulus‘ terrifying creature portrayed by Hungarian man

Álvarez recently shared a behind-the-scenes clip on social media, revealing a key scene from Alien: Romulus, IGN.hu reports. In this footage, Bobroczkyi is seen preparing for a critical moment in which he hunts down one of the film’s main characters, portrayed by Cailee Spaeny. The director emphasised the physical presence and talent Bobroczkyi brought to the role, remarking on his ability to deliver such a terrifying performance in his very first acting role.

The incredibly talented Robert Bobroczkyi getting ready to chase after Cailee Spaeny in #alienromulus @LegacyEffects #bts pic.twitter.com/Tp3DLXV40x

— Fede Alvarez (@fedalvar) August 30, 2024

Born in Arad, Romania, in 2000, Robert Bobroczkyi comes from a family of athletes. His father, Zsigmond Bobróczky, was a professional basketball player, standing at 217 cm, while his mother, Brunhilde, 186 cm tall, played both handball and volleyball at a high level. Robert’s incredible height became apparent early on; by the time he was 12 years old, he had already outgrown his father, reaching 218 cm. From the ages of 8 to 13, Bobroczkyi was even taller than Robert P. Wadlow, who holds the title of the tallest person ever recorded, at his age.

Bobroczky’s first role

Bobroczkyi moved to Ohio during his teenage years to pursue his education. Unlike Wadlow, whose height was due to a medical condition, Bobroczkyi’s growth was deemed completely natural. This allowed him to follow in his father’s footsteps and briefly pursue a basketball career. However, his dreams of going professional were cut short by a severe case of scoliosis, a condition that affects the spine, HVG reports.

Unable to continue his basketball career, Bobroczkyi shifted his focus to the film industry, with Alien: Romulus marking his debut on the big screen. His role in the movie has garnered significant attention due to his striking height and haunting portrayal of the xenomorph-human hybrid. This creature, referred to as the “Offspring,” is a deeply unsettling figure that emerges from the character played by Isabela Merced. In one of the movie’s most disturbing scenes, the hybrid leans in to “feed” from Merced’s character in a moment that had viewers shuddering.