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Ridley Scott to rewrite next Alien film to continue David's story
Director Ridley Scott has announced he is rewriting the next installment in the ‘Alien’ franchise. The new project aims to pick up the narrative following the events of ‘Alien: Covenant’ (2017), specifically focusing on the story of the android David, portrayed by Michael Fassbender.
This development follows the success of ‘Alien: Romulus’ (2024), which grossed $350.9 million worldwide. While Fede Álvarez had previously completed a script for a ‘Romulus’ sequel, he has stepped down from directing the project to serve as a producer alongside Scott. Steve Asbell, head of production at 20th Century Studios, has denied rumors that the sequel was cancelled.
Separately, Scott offered a brief positive assessment of the series ‘Alien: Earth’, created by Noah Hawley, describing it as ‘Really damn good’.
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20th Century Studios · Fede Álvarez · Michael Fassbender · Noah Hawley · Ridley Scott
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fede Álvarez completed a script for an Alien: Romulus sequel but will not direct it. pipocamoderna.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ridley Scott is rewriting the next film in the Alien franchise. pipocamoderna.com.br · fdb.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ridley Scott described the series Alien: Earth as 'Really damn good'. www.gram.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new project intends to continue the story of the android David, played by Michael Fassbender. pipocamoderna.com.br · fdb.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Steve Asbell, head of 20th Century Studios production, denied reports that the Romulus sequel was cancelled. fdb.pl