Resident Alien Star Linda Hamilton on Why She’s Done Playing Sarah Connor: “I Want to…”

Linda Hamilton has chosen to step away from her battles against robotic foes, as she discussed with SYFY WIRE about the fourth season of Resident Alien (currently airing on USA Network and SYFY). During this conversation, the veteran genre star shared why we won’t see her return as Sarah Connor in any upcoming Terminator movies.

Why Resident Alien‘s Linda Hamilton is done with the Terminator franchise

She announced during our Zoom conversation, ‘I’ve completed my task.’ She has undeniably wrapped up her career with two significant milestones – the initial project and then ‘Dark Fate’. However, she desires to express some joy on screen, which might surprise you. So, she intends to take a step back from playing tough characters and explore new possibilities. I hope everyone will support her in this endeavor. She may be considering retirement, she chuckled.

Working together with a skilled improviser such as Alan Tudyk, who plays Harry Vanderspeigle in Resident Alien, significantly influenced Hamilton’s decision to delve deeper into the world of comedy.

She expressed, “I’m not sure if there’s anything more rewarding than bringing joy through laughter, particularly in our current times. If I could bring laughter into your life, that would be wonderful. Let’s see what the future holds. Additionally, this could be an exciting new chapter for my career. So far, I haven’t had many opportunities to showcase my playful and carefree nature on stage or screen. Interestingly, Linda Hamilton possesses a similar lightheartedness, and it seems intriguing to have the chance to embody that occasionally.

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After everything that’s been mentioned, it’s clear that Hamilton is deeply appreciative for the chances she got following her role in the groundbreaking sci-fi/action series launched by James Cameron about four decades back.

She openly admits her fondness for science fiction, acknowledging its positive impact on her life through movies like “Terminator”. She finds the genre captivating due to its ability to conjure diverse circumstances and intricate worlds that are both awe-inspiring and thought-provoking. She cherishes her connection with science fiction enthusiasts and considers herself fortunate to have found this niche. Regardless if her work is recognized or not, she remains dedicated to it, as expressed in her own words: “That’s my commitment to my work.

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2025-06-23 18:46