Ridley Scott Drops ‘Alien: Covenant’ Sequel Update, Regrets Losing ‘Blade Runner’ Rights
Ridley Scott confirms a sequel to Alien: Covenant, but regrets losing the rights to Blade Runner
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Source diversity sample: IGN Southeast Asia · Yahoo · empireonline.com · IGN · Gizmodo · Variety · A.V. Club · Dark Horizons.
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The brief
Ridley Scott has confirmed that a sequel to Alien: Covenant is in development. The Hollywood Reporter notes that Scott also expressed regret over losing the rights to Blade Runner.
The sequel will continue the story of David, who was introduced in Prometheus and played a central role in Alien: Covenant. Club, Dark Horizons, and MovieWeb all confirm that the project is moving forward.
There is no contradiction between outlets. The current state is that the sequel is confirmed, with Michael Fassbender's character at its center.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (75% supported) Updated 4h ago.
Quick answers
What is the sequel to Alien: Covenant about?
The sequel will focus on Michael Fassbender's character, David, and his efforts to create a new world for himself.
Who confirmed the sequel to Alien: Covenant?
Ridley Scott confirmed the sequel to Alien: Covenant.
What did Ridley Scott say about Blade Runner?
Ridley Scott expressed regret over losing the rights to Blade Runner.
Coverage (12)
- Ridley Scott Is Developing an Alien: Covenant Sequel With Michael Fassbender IGN Southeast Asia · 7h ago
- Ridley Scott’s Alien Franchise Must Learn Key Lesson From Christopher Nolan & Batman Yahoo · 7h ago
- Ridley Scott isn't done with Alien just yet empireonline.com · 7h ago
- Ridley Scott says a sequel to Alien: Covenant is in the works Yahoo · 7h ago
- Ridley Scott Is Developing a New Alien Movie, But It's Not Connected to Romulus IGN · 7h ago
- Ridley Scott Is Still Working on an ‘Alien: Covenant’ Sequel Gizmodo · 7h ago
- Ridley Scott Says He’s Planning a Third ‘Alien’ Prequel Centering on Michael Fassbender’s Character Variety · 7h ago
- Ridley Scott says a sequel to Alien: Covenant is in the works A.V. Club · 7h ago
- Ridley Scott Confirms Third "Alien" Prequel Dark Horizons · 7h ago
- Ridley Scott's Michael Fassbender 'Alien' Sequel Is Finally Happening MovieWeb · 7h ago
- A sequel to Alien: Covenant about Michael Fassbender's David "creating a brave new world for himself" is in the works, according to Ridley Scott Yahoo · 7h ago
- Ridley Scott Drops ‘Alien: Covenant’ Sequel Update, Regrets Losing ‘Blade Runner’ Rights The Hollywood Reporter · 7h ago
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