Actor Sigourney Weaver expresses potential interest in reprising the role of Ripley from the Alien franchise.
Bada$$, Sci-Fi Legends: Sigourney Weaver's Enduring Reign
Let's face it, when you imagine badass sci-fi protagonists, the mug you envision first belongs to Sigourney Weaver. And rightly so, as she graced us with her badassery in iconic films such as the Alien series, Ghostbusters, and Avatar. In light of receiving the Venice International Film Festival's Lifetime Achievement Award, Weaver took a stroll down sci-fi memory lane with Deadline.
In the interview, Weaver mused over her triumphant run in the Aliens franchise and tossed around the idea of resurrecting her iconic character, Ellen Ripley. "Ripley's not exactly down the pub playing shuffleboard, but she's chillin' somewhere..." she humorously joked, hinting at a possible comeback. "Never say never," she acknowledged when asked about reprising the role, adding, "I'm just waiting for the right script to come along."
When probed about Fede Alvarez's latest attempt at the Alien universe, Alien: Romulus, Weaver fessed up to being underexposed, but promised to check it out. Alongside Avatar 4 and 5, due in 2029 and 2031 respectively, her sci-fi dance card is filled, notably with rumors of a role in The Mandalorian & Grogu - set to premiere on May 22, 2026. Dishes she's sworn to reveal remain under wraps, but we know she's got a role of authority involved with a slightly older Grogu.
The dark side might prove to be a worthy adversary, considering Weaver's past conquests over Marvel, DC, and Star Trek universes, not to mention her journey through multiple dimensions in Fringe. Weaver admits the galaxy far, far away is an exciting new venture, envisioning it as "bouncing between different universes." Here's to hoping we witness more of the queen's intergalactic domination!
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- Although technology has advanced significantly since Sigourney Weaver's iconic roles in movies like Alien and Ghostbusters, her portrayal of badass sci-fi protagonists still stands unparalleled, as confirmed by io9.
- In the future, audiences can look forward to seeing Weaver reprise her role as Ellen Ripley, hinted through her interview with Deadline, or potentially appearing in upcoming projects such as The Mandalorian & Grogu.
- Meanwhile, io9 informed that Weaver has also expressed interest in exploring other universes, such as the Star Wars franchise, promising exciting new ventures for this sci-fi legend.
- As io9 confirmed, Weaver's impressive career includes conquering multiple universes, including Marvel, DC, Star Trek, and Fringe, making her reign as a sci-fi icon enduring.
