Sigourney Weaver Reveals Possible Return as Ripley in ‘Alien’ Franchise

Actress Sigourney Weaver has not ruled out reprising her iconic role as Ripley in the Alien franchise. Speaking at New York Comic Con, she revealed she was intrigued by 50 script pages from producer Walter Hill, depicting Ripley in a current context. Although hesitant, she is considering a collaboration with Hill to further explore the story. She also shared anecdotes about the making of the original 1979 film, her experiences as a female lead in the sci-fi genre, and reflections on the subsequent sequels.

– Sigourney Weaver has indicated that she might return to her iconic character Ripley in the Alien franchise because she was impressed with the 50 pages of script she’s seen from producer Walter Hill.
– Weaver revealed the possibility of reprising her role while sharing her memories and experiences filming the genre-defining 1979 classic at New York Comic Con.
– Although she stated that she is uncertain if it will happen, Weaver confirmed she has been in discussions with the studios and is considering collaborating with Hill to further develop the story.

Sigourney Weaver has hinted at the possibility of reprising her iconic role as Ripley in the Alien franchise following a glimpse of a 50-page script by producer Walter Hill. In a discussion at the New York Comic Con, Weaver excited fans as she considered a return, noting that Hill’s draft was remarkable and true to the societal context that would incarcerate Ripley, a character dedicated to preserving humanity.

Weaver invokes her character’s contrast with the authorities who view Ripley as a dilemma and keep her hidden. While a potential return for Ripley is inconclusive, Weaver is interested in collaborating with Hill to develop the rest of the story.

Aside from revisiting Alien, Weaver reflected on her past experiences of filming the game-changing 1979 sci-fi thriller directed by Ridley Scott. She also expressed her gratitude towards Hill and fellow writer David Giler for contriving a narrative where the hero was an unexpected female character, shattering stereotypes in the genre.

Weaver also remembered co-star Ian Holm and cherished their time on set as she, an inexperienced actress, adapted to the film’s spontaneous and improvisational nature. This unrehearsed execution created an authentic setting for the movie, adding to the unique, otherworldly presence of the alien creature.

The Alien star shared her journey of learning the basics of screen acting and how her intimate relationship with the story helped her quickly adapt to the filmmaking process, all while mentioning the initial underappreciation for Scott’s unconventional approach to crafting a sci-fi movie.

Weaver discloses her initial unfamiliarity with sequel director James Cameron, and details the crew’s loyalty to Ridley, highlighting the challenges Cameron faced in establishing his presence on the set. Despite these obstacles, Cameron’s vision eventually won over the crew and resulted in an Oscar-nominated performance for Weaver.

Lastly, Weaver shared her admiration for Alien 3 director David Fincher despite the script’s issues and praised Fox for consistently picking innovative directors with unique visions for each iteration of the Alien story. Reflecting on her recent engagements with the franchise, Weaver expressed her sense of responsibility towards younger actors playing her roles, urging them not to stress and believe in their performances.