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Prometheus Sequel Alien: Paradise Lost to feature a connection to Ellen Ripley!

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Written by Chris3,021 Reads2 Comments2015-09-26 20:27:23

In a new interview with Empire Magazine, director Ridley Scott has revealed even more information regarding his upcoming Prometheus sequel, Alien: Paradise Lost! Fans of the original Alien series will be pleased to hear that Alien: Paradise Lost will feature a connection to the franchise's iconic heroine Ellen Ripley, though Scott was reluctant to expand on what that would entail.

“Years ago, I kept mulling over what Alien 2 could be. I was fiddling around with some ideas. I was always fascinated with why this thing [the xenomorph] would be made, by whom, and for what purpose? The planet it was on – and I was looking at the dark side of the moon – would be called Paradise. Paradise is a very ominous word...”

"In a way it is Prometheus 2. It’s exactly the same story. But it was always in the works to be called that [Alien: Paradise Lost]. Is Prometheus actually taking us off course from where I’m going, which is actually backing into the first Alien… I’ve even got connections with Ripley [in this], but I’m not telling you what."

When asked if Alien: Paradise Lost would interfere with Neill Blomkamp's Alien 5, Scott confirmed that both films are still on track and won't affect eachother, but did state that Alien 5 would release after Paradise Lost:

“The design is for it to go out next, after this. This will go out first. It’s more associated with Ripley, it’s a completely different angle, it’s more of a sequel. I’m coming in from the back end.”

When asked about the inclusion of the iconic Xenomorph, Scott reiterated that the beast itself won't be in the film, but we'll learn more about its origins:

“We will see who made it, and why. That’s what’s interesting.” 

You can read the full interview on Empire. Thanks to Shambs in the Prometheus sequel forums for the heads up!

The Alien: Romulus sequel is currently in development and cameras are set to roll by October, 2025! Be sure to bookmark the Alien: Romulus 2 Info Page for an up-to-date account of all available information, production updates and important details! You can also share any news & rumours we may have missed by starting your own discussion in our forums!

In addition to the upcoming Alien: Romulus sequel, we have the Alien: Earth TV series from Noah Hawley arriving this August and a rumoured Alien vs. Predator reboot in the works as well after it was revealed Weyland-Yutani play a key role in the upcoming Predator: Badlands movie! There's really never been a better time to be a fan of the Alien movies. Be sure to check out our image galleries for the latest images, posters, concept art and leaked materials for all these upcoming Alien projects!

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2 Comments

ryno2727

MemberOvomorphSep-30-2015 6:46 AM

And why does Scott say the two franchises wont interfere? Because the Alien franchise is a joke now. Ridley knows it and doesnt want the new series to be associated. I dont blame him. There hasnt been a great movie on that side since Alien 2.   

Sawa

MemberOvomorphSep-30-2015 10:44 PM

Life's better when we're connected. ^_^

Bonus links:

E.T. Phone Ridley

Paradise Down Under

Sawa;)

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