Paul

Paul, voiced by Seth Rogen, is a wisecracking, pot-smoking, and pop-culture-savvy grey alien who has spent 60 years at Area 51 advising the government and influencing human culture. He escapes, enlisting two British sci-fi nerds to help him return to his spaceship while being hunted by government agents. Powers & Abilities: Paul can heal injuries (which transfers the damage to himself) and resurrect dead creatures. He can also transfer his knowledge of the universe through touch.Pop Culture Influence: He claims to have inspired films like E.T. and popular music, and helps the government with technological advancements.Personality: Despite his appearance, Paul is casual, sarcastic, and uses foul language. He is a classic "Grey" alien.Background: He has been trapped on Earth since crashing in Arizona in 1947. Diet: He enjoys eating Reese's Pieces. Paul's story ends with him safely returning home, and he invites a human named Tara, who he had previously traumatized, to join him on his planet. Adaptive Camouflage: Paul can become practically invisible by holding his breath, a form of biological camouflage.Unique Anatomy: He has an M-class planet origin in the Andromeda Galaxy and possesses different internal organs and glands than humans. He is notable for having a "giant alien head and testicles," which he isn't shy about.Shared Damage: While his healing touch can fix vision or resurrect dead birds, the process is physically taxing and often transfers the injury or pain to his own body. Paul, the smart-talking alien from the 2011 film, is more than just a pop-culture advisor; he is an intergalactic fugitive with unique biological traits and a backstory rooted in real-world sci-fi history. The Spielberg Connection: Paul didn't just inspire E.T.; he claims he was actually on the phone with Steven Spielberg giving him ideas for the film.