The Alien saga seems far from taking a definitive break, as it has been confirmed that a sequel to Alien: Romulus is in the works, a film that was well received by audiences last year for its successful blend of novelty and nostalgia. The news comes with the possibility that Sigourney Weaver will return to her iconic role as Ripley at the age of 76.
Sigourney Weaver wants to return
During the New York Comic Con, Weaver announced that she is considering a new proposal written by Walter Hill, producer of the first installments of the saga and screenwriter of Alien 3. Hill has crafted 50 pages that explore the future of the character Ripley, which the actress has praised as “quite extraordinary.” However, despite the enthusiasm, there is no certainty that this new script will become a cinematic reality.
Weaver has shown interest in reprising the role of Ripley multiple times since 2008, launching projects with renowned creatives like Ridley Scott and Neill Blomkamp, but these did not progress. A script set after Aliens was also written by Blomkamp, although it got stuck in the production phase. The story of a potential Alien V also conceived by Hill ended up without significant progress as well.
With renewed interest from Weaver and Hill’s work, fans are wondering if this could be the definitive opportunity to provide a meaningful closure to the iconic character of Ripley. In Hollywood, interest in this type of production can lead to fans’ cries being heard, although for now, the conversations do not guarantee a clear future for the franchise.
