Ridley Scott Says He’s Planning a Third ‘Alien’ Prequel Centering on Michael Fassbender’s Character
Ridley Scott's announcement of a third Alien prequel has fans speculating about the future of the franchise
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The obvious questions
What is the title of the upcoming Alien prequel?
The title has not been specified in the coverage.
Who will star in the new Alien prequel?
Michael Fassbender will reprise his role as David.
When is the release date for the new Alien prequel?
The release date has not been specified in the coverage.
The story so far
The Alien franchise is set to expand with a third prequel, stirring excitement and anticipation among fans. The announcement comes 14 years after the release of Prometheus, the first film in the prequel series. The upcoming film will center around Michael Fassbender's character David, exploring his role in creating a "brave new world." The confirmation comes from multiple sources, including tbreak.com, IMDb, MovieWeb, Bloody Disgusting, and Yahoo.
The sequel to Alien: Covenant has been in development for some time, with Ridley Scott's recent statements providing clarity on its direction. The focus on David's character suggests a deeper dive into the origins of the Alien universe, potentially addressing lingering questions from previous films. The timing of the announcement coincides with renewed interest in the franchise, fueled by discussions about the legacy of Prometheus and the enduring popularity of the Alien series.
The open question is how this new prequel will fit into the existing narrative and what new insights it will offer into the Alien universe.
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Who reported it (6)
- Ridley Scott Confirms Alien: Covenant Sequel With David tbreak.com · 1d ago
- Ridley Scott Says Alien: Covenant Sequel Will Follow David Creating a “Brave New World” IMDb · 1d ago
- Ridley Scott Is Finally Fixing 'Prometheus' After 14 Years MovieWeb · 1d ago
- Ridley Scott Confirms 'Alien: Convenant' Follow-Up Is In Development With Michael Fassbender Bloody Disgusting · 1d ago
- Alien: Covenant Sequel With Michael Fassbender Is Still Happening, Ridley Scott Confirms Yahoo · 1d ago
- Alien: Covenant Sequel With Michael Fassbender Is Still Happening, Ridley Scott Confirms Yahoo · 1d ago
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