Sigourney Weaver Rumored for Alien: Romulus 2 – Digital De-Aging and My Mixed Feelings

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When your photo becomes popular, it’s loud enough for everyone to applaud. At this moment, we might be hearing director/co-writer Fede Álvarez making some noise due to the success of “Alien: Romulus” reverberating into the 2025 movie lineup. With a sequel in production, it seems like the perfect opportunity for something grand for the fans, and there’s a rumor about Sigourney Weaver that hints at big things happening for “Romulus 2”.

While I’m thrilled at the prospect of the Alien movie timeline being revived, I’m uncertain about the possible details surrounding it. According to reports from DanielRPK (via ComicBook.com), this potential expansion of the universe under the watchful eye of director Ridley Scott might involve the character Ellen Ripley reappearing in the storyline once more.

As a passionate fan, it seems like the sequel to “Alien: Covenant,” titled “Alien: Romulus 2,” could potentially bring back Sigourney Weaver’s character, Ripley, using advanced digital de-aging technology due to the timeline requirements of this potential project. However, there’s no information available yet on what role Ripley might assume or how she could meet Cailee Spaeny’s character, Rain. Frankly, these details are minor compared to the excitement this rumor has sparked within me!

I’m really keen on the idea of Sigourney Weaver, who has graced some incredible sci-fi films, facing off against Xenomorphs again. I can’t help but miss Neill Blomkamp’s proposed “Alien 5” project, which promised a revival of Ripley and Cpl. Hicks in the present day. If an actor from the Avatar series were to make time and express enthusiasm for returning to this universe, I’d be more than ready to purchase a ticket.

From the opposite perspective, although the ‘Alien: Romulus’ Ripley Easter egg is intriguing, I find myself hesitant about her reappearance in such a way. Given the unknown aspects surrounding how this sequel will portray her character, it opens up a plethora of other questions that arise.

As a movie enthusiast, I’ve got to ask about the degree of de-aging CGI we’re dealing with here. Given Fede Álvarez’s meticulous efforts on Ian Holm’s appearance in Romulus, it’s definitely something that piques my curiosity. To be honest, seeing his dedication to authenticity goes a long way in alleviating some of my concerns.

As a movie enthusiast, I must express my excitement about the potential return of Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley in a future installment. While it’s uncertain whether scheduling conflicts with the Avatar sequels can be resolved, I have faith that the creative minds behind 20th Century Studios will find a way to make it happen. After all, when it comes to choosing between projects, Ripley seems to always come out on top.

Although I’m a tad apprehensive about the potential consequences of the Alien: Romulus 2 rumor, there’s an optimistic aspect to this news as well. If it checks out, it could mean that Álvarez and co-writer Rodo Sayagues are planning a compelling crossover with Ellen’s return. Given their inspiration from Alien: Isolation, we might witness Amanda Ripley reconnecting with her mother, possibly joining forces with Rain to tackle the chaos spawned by whatever monstrous creature has emerged from its egg.

I’ll maintain an open perspective as we gather more data, and I’m confident everyone here will do the same. In the meantime, let’s all keep our fingers crossed for advancements in the sequels to both “Alien: Romulus” and “Alien: Isolation”. At present, you can enjoy watching “Alien: Romulus” through a Hulu subscription. And if you’re craving more, remember that the FX original series “Alien: Earth” is set to premiere this summer, and it will be available right here on Hulu as well.

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2025-01-23 20:07