ALIEN prequel: Ridley Scott Confirmed and Writer announced
Huge news for fans of the ALIEN movies who have been wanting a decent addition to the franchise. At long last it looks like you’re getting your wish. Variety magazine have revealed the confirmation of Ridley Scott’s involvement in the ALIEN prequel, and have also announced the writer for the project.
A young newcomer called John Spaihts is penning the script now. Spaihts is about to become a big name in Hollywood screenwriting, thanks to some high profile projects on the way, such as the Keanu Reeves vehicle ‘Passenger’.
The big deal though is Scott himself. Ridley Scott hasn’t directed an Alien movie since the first one in 1979, and it will be incredible to see him bring his signature style back to a franchise that many had left for dead thanks to the mediocre Alien: Resurrection and the fun but brainless Alien Vs Predator movies.
So, with a new Ridley Scott directed Alien movie and the new PREDATORS movie from Robert Rodriguez, it looks like these ailing franchises are about to get just the kick that they need to come back stronger.