Disney’s much-anticipated Alien movie is finally moving forward, with production getting underway in April, just a few months after 20th Century Fox committed to the franchise. The film is set to be directed by Fede Álvarez and stars Michael Fassbender again as David, who will reprise his role from the prequel movie Prometheus. Scott also signed on for a limited production run that will run through 2022.
Ridley Scott originally directed the original Alien series with iconic performances coming from Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt among others. The films were box office hits and won several awards, but after the disappointing second movie in the franchise, the team tried to reboot it twice. The first attempt, Prometheus was a prequel to Alien and Scott returned for the prequel movie.
Who’s In The Casting For “Alien”?
The new Alien movie to begin filming in early 2023 should mean that people will have the chance to see the film sometime in 2024. It was previously reported that Disney’s Alien film would release on Hulu,
- Sigourney Weaver,
- Noomi Rapace,
- and Katherine Waterston.
Who’s Directing The Film “Alien”?
The directors for Disney’s new Alien movie are finally confirmed! Scott will be producing the next two movies in the Alien franchise and he originally worked with James Cameron and Sigourney Weaver to develop a new story for the franchise. Shortly after Disney announced that they would be making their own Alien movie, it was announced that Álvarez and Sayagues (who have co-created the series) were working on a script that would serve as a sequel to Prometheus. The screenplay was finished in November 2018 and Disney went ahead with plans to shoot it in Toronto, Canada as another joint production with 20th Century Fox.
What’s About The Storyline In “Alien’?
The Alien franchise is returning to the nearby space of its original 1979 release and will be set between the original movie and its prequel movie Prometheus. It’s believed that it may focus on Ripley’s daughter, who is looking for answers about her mother. The character was previously set up in Alien: Resurrection, which itself was a part of the series’ canon before this newest announcement. Fans were left wondering what exactly would happen to Ripley between movies, with some hoping that she wouldn’t die or become a Xenomorph host. There was also a vision of Ripley being pregnant while making her way through space.
Who’s Behind The Script?
The script for Disney’s new Alien movie was co-written by Álvarez and Sayagues who worked on the prequel Prometheus. They also worked with Scott on Prometheus’ script and are known for writing “Jane Got A Gun” and “The Eyes of My Mother. The two also wrote “High Life” for Ridley Scott.
What’s Interesting About The “New Alien”?
There was a lot of interest in the original Alien movie when it was released in 1979. This led to the film’s iconic status and place in pop culture. Fans were even disappointed when the sequel, Aliens, dropped its original title at the start of production. There was also a lot of interest in the third installment, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, which disappointed fans who had high hopes for it. Despite the disappointment surrounding the sequel, there was a clear interest in future sequels following the announcement of Alien 3. The movie didn’t match expectations and failed to be a box office hit.
What’s The Star Power Of “Alien”?
The cast of characters starring in Disney’s new Alien movie features some big names including Michael Fassbender and Katherine Waterston.
