Sigourney Weaver addresses whether Ripley would have ever returned forAlien: Romulus.Directed by Fede Álvarez, the film follows a team of space-traveling young adults who stumble upon the terrifying Xenomorph while exploring an old space station.Alien: Romulusfeatures the leading castof Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu. Weaver does not appear in the new movie,despite playing Ripley in multiple films within the sci-fifranchise.
Speaking withDeadline, Weaver spoke aboutAlien: Romulusand whether there had been any conversations about Ripley’s return. She mentioned thatshe had not seen the Álvarez-directed version, so she could not comment on the quality of the new installment. As for Ripley’s involvement, Weaver shared that"There wasn’t a discussion about Ripley being in it." Check out the full response from Weaver below:
There wasn’t a discussion about Ripley being in it. I haven’t seen the new film. I might end up seeing it … I wish them all the best for it…
Why Was It Impossible For Ripley To Appear In Alien: Romulus?
Even A Sequel Return For Ripley Looks Unlikely Due To The Timeline.
Even if there had been conversations about a Ripley cameo, that would have been unlikely due to the timeline inAlien: Romulus. The filming takes place in the year 2142, which is between the events ofAlienandAliens. WhileRipley was alive during the events ofRomulus, she was onboard the escape shuttle while sleeping in her chamber. She wouldn’t be found for another 37 years when she was rescued by Weyland-Yutani Corporation in 2179. Therefore, it would be impossible to feature Ripley due to these circumstances.
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While a Ripley appearance wouldn’t have worked inRomulus, there are some opportunities to bring her back in futureAlienmovies. Álvarez previously talked about anAlien: Romulussequel, which couldpick up the story of what happens when Rain and Andy travel to Yvaga.The chances of a sequel look strong after making $100 million at the global box office during its opening weekend. Currently, it has brought in a total of $229 million.
Unless Álvarez can find a creative way to incorporate Ripley into the story, it doesn’t sound like Weaver would have any clear plans to rejoin theAlienfranchise any time soon.
While a sequel is yet to be confirmed, it’s still questionable whether a Ripley return is possible. If Álvarez continues with Rain and Andy’s adventure and the follow-up begins with their arrival in Yvaga, that still puts the timeline beforeAliens. That is becauseRain would be traveling for nine years to reach her destination, putting her in the year 2151 when Ripley has yet to be found. Unless Álvarez can find a creative way to incorporate Ripley into the story, it doesn’t sound like Weaver would have any clear plans to rejoin theAlienfranchise any time soon.
Alien: Romulus
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Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise.
