Ridley Scott, the visionary director behind the original 1979 sci-fi horror masterpiece, is reportedly set to intervene and steer the embattled Alien franchise back on course, aiming to complete the prequel trilogy he initiated with Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. This move comes amid reported creative friction, with Scott expressing dissatisfaction with the upcoming Alien: Romulus, asserting that the films “need some help.” While the franchise has seen recent activity with Alien: Romulus slated for 2024 and a television series, Alien: Earth, planned for 2025, Scott’s direct involvement signals a potential shift in direction and a strong desire to revisit the narrative threads of his earlier installments, suggesting a high-stakes effort to reclaim the series’ former glory.
Adapted from: MovieWeb
