‘The First Omen’ Trailer Teases the Birth of Evil in This Gripping Prequel

The trailer for ‘The First Omen’ hints at the presence of evil. 20th Century Studios unveiled the first look at the prequel to the iconic horror series, initiated by 1976's ‘The Omen’ featuring Gregory Peck.

The narrative follows a young American woman sent to Rome for a life of service to the church. However, she confronts a darkness that challenges her faith and uncovers a sinister conspiracy aiming to bring forth the birth of evil incarnate.

Leading the cast is Nell Tiger Free from ‘Servant’, along with Tawfeek Barhom, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson, and Bill Nighy. Directed by Arkasha Stevenson, ‘The First Omen’ explores a storyline beyond the three sequels to the original ‘Omen’ film, and a 2006 remake starred Julia Stiles, Liev Schreiber, and Mia Farrow.

The latest preview for ‘The First Omen’ keeps the prequel's storyline under wraps, opting instead to set the film's mood. The trailer focuses on introducing the main characters and uses eerie visuals to convey the vulnerability of these characters against the impending supernatural threat they'll face. 

The protagonist, still seeking kindness in the world, undergoes a transformative discovery that alters her perspective on life, leaving her grappling with the hope that her faith will shield her from the looming evil.

The 1976 film, The ‘Omen’, directed by Richard Donner, depicted Robert and Katherine Thorn realizing they unintentionally adopted the Antichrist. In ‘The First Omen’, the characters' struggle against this dark force is hinted at, given the ominous origins of the Antichrist in the original film.

In a January 2023 interview, 24-year-old Nell Tiger Free gave a glimpse of the horror prequel while discussing the series finale of the Apple TV+ show Servant.

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"I can confirm that the filming is wrapped up, and the movie is completed. The experience was as fulfilling as my time on Servant, and I'm genuinely thrilled about it," she mentioned during that period. "While there are some similarities between ‘Servant’ and my character Leanne, there are also distinct notes and elements that set it apart. It's going to be an exciting experience. I truly hope it turns out to be fantastic, and I take a lot of pride in it," Free further expressed.

Mark your calendars for 5th April when ‘The First Omen’ hits theatres.

– Farheen Ali