Paul

Paul is a CGI "Grey" alien voiced by Seth Rogen in the 2011 comedy Paul. He is laid-back, sarcastic, and has spent 60 years helping the U.S. government with technology, possessing unique abilities like healing, camouflage, and mental flashes. He smokes, drinks, and seeks escape from government agents to return home. Key Details About Paul: Appearance: Features the classic "Grey" alien look—large head, immense black eyes, and grey skin, but with a slight greenish tint. Abilities: He can heal living creatures (e.g., curing Ruth’s eye), turn invisible/camouflage while holding his breath, and share memories or knowledge through physical contact. Personality: Unlike typical sinister sci-fi aliens, Paul is laid-back, humorous, and deeply attached to pop culture. Background: He has been in 1947, and claims he once crashed his ship into a dog named Paul, which is how he got his name. Philosophy: He does not believe in heaven, hell, or sin, stating that his abilities are based on "evolution". The 1947 Crash: He arrived on Earth in 1947 when his ship crashed into a farmhouse in Wyoming, accidentally killing a dog named Paul, whose name he subsequently adopted. Cultural Architect: Having spent 60 years at Area 51, Paul admits to being an advisor to the U.S. government and human creators. He notably "consulted" for Steven Spielberg on the film E.T., specifically suggesting E.T.’s famous healing powers. The "Big Guy's" Betrayal: Paul spent decades believing he was a guest of the government, only to realize he was a prisoner when his captor, "The Big Guy" (Sigourney Weaver), decided to harvest his brain for Unique Biological Abilities Healing with a Cost: Paul can heal injuries and even resurrect the dead (as seen with a bird and later a human character), but the damage he heals is temporarily transferred to his own body, leaving him physically exhausted. Knowledge Transferal: By placing his hand on someone's head, he can perform a "mind meld". Enjoy!🌺🤍