Submit your questions for Ridley Scott and the cast of Alien: Covenant!

Reserved reply slot for 4.26.17

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Why send humans to the surface prior to full vetting by drones and androids.

To Ridley Scott and cast: 

Have you ever had Alien nightmares after a day on set? 

What was your last encounter like with H.R. Giger?

As we know, the neomorph derives it's inspiration from the goblin shark.

With that said, what is the inspiration behind the black goo, and what is the official origin of the black goo in the Alien Universe?

To RS- Could you come up with a better name than "Black Goo"? That is almost as bad as Gooie Kablooie."

Can we get a seen of the Engineers on Earth and their perspective of what is going on??? And why their Creator need them in the first place???

Also would he direct a HADLEYS HOPE TV SERIES?????

Same question as spearfish really, why would you go down to a non surveyed world, without a full space/environmental suit on and/or, not have a dozen Walters go down to investigate?

As I understand it, they have 2.38 MILLION David androids in the space industry department alone. (Source - https://www.weylandindustries.com/investor)

Good point about the drones and such. That's a point I address in my writing.

as for 'Black Goo' I'd ask him if he thought 'Hypermutagen' would be an acceptable term for it.

I'd love to ask him (Sir Ridley Scott) what he thought of crossing the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica with the ALIENverse, as BSG is set 150 millenia in the past, involves a different Version of Humans than what was encountered here on Earth in the final episode, and we all know the Engineers and such have been thunderig around the universe for a LONG time...so there are points-of-connection that could be used.

I'd also love to find out what his Dream-Team cast for an ALIENverse movie would be.

I think some Questions he would certainly dodge as no doubt he would be keeping his cards close to his chest, i think some could be answered weeks or months after the movie is out.

I am sure when the DVD hits, he would be more willing to explain some of the stuff.

So if i was to ask ONE...

it would be...

Seems the Hall of Head Apostles are related to the Elder Engineers was this the intention and how far down the Rabbit Hole does the Layers of Hierarchy go as surely these Superior Beings are not limited to the confines of our Galaxy.

If i could expand with another, then it was Mentioned that you had one being who went to all the parties got all the Girls and i assume we are talking the Engineers here, then the other being who stays at home being Boring, would this Home be Far beyond the Boundaries of our Galaxy.

How he would answer these Questions would surely tell us if there is the possibility this would expand to explore their Culture or if they are now brushing it under the carpet and keeping to limited confines to Shoehorn the Xenomorph connection in a less complex and straight forwards way that steps away from the Engineers influence, and brings in the Company, Synthetics and Xenomorph back into it.

To expand, they must have spent millions of dollars per person to send on this trip, then treat them like a gallon of milk (commodity) upon arrival.  If the company wanted the alien tech/goo they could have done that with androids and a herd (?) Of cats.  And my guys on the ground would be a fire team.  At least one with heavy support - minigun.  Sexual Tyrannosaurus kind of stuff.  *Edit: the cats are face hugger/spore bait.

Herd of cats....yeah, they'd be a big help :D

I would ask him when and if he will ever make justice to the engineers ? 

Because up to now they are underwhelming, disappointing and i have a hard time to acknowledge them as gods.

For Ridley: Was there anything you did differently as a filmmaker to tackle this bevy of prequels/sequels? I would assume that the process is a different than the thought process and planning for one completely standalone film or what not. 

For Michael Fassbender: What challenges were there to play two different (although similar) characters in one movie? 

Did you have a specific way that you saw the story from Prometheus continuing? Covenant seems to have evolved and changed a lot form the original plans for the sequel to Prometheus, but did you think it was going this route tone/story wise, or was there another way you envisioned it?

For Katherine Watson: When you were auditioning/cast as the lead in Covenant, was there any doubt in your mind about taking the role? What was your mind set going into this movie, which sort of continues/somehow also kicks off a new part of this iconic franchise?

To Ridley Scott:

How has your visual sense changed from Legend (1985) to now, Alien: Covenant?

Mine would be more of a command:

"Would you PLEASE devote the rest of your living days to developing the Alien Universe through Alien films? Pretty please with a cherry on top?"

To RS- After seeing the Quadriloy, if you could go back and adjust the scenes to keep the pacing like you wanted, would you include the egg morph scene?

To RS- Please release a proper DC of Prometheus. It would greatly improve the movie IMO. Is there a plan to do that?

@dk what is "DC"?

Starlogger Director's Cut. Sorry for being lazy.

For Michael Fassbender - How does it feel to portray a character who has been given a huge story arc in such an iconic franchise?

I would ask Ridley Scott, according to the Alien making of info, the first cut of Alien was over three hours long. Will we see the day that this original cut released as a fans collection?

I would ask only that when/if you have a chance, that please extend all our appreciation and respect to Sir Ridley Scott and the cast, and maybe ask him if he's aware of the true scope of the fanbase and how much we love him?

To Ridley Scott:

Will you retcon Aliens (1986)?

To RS- It was suggested that the Alien and Blade Runner universes were in the same space. Are there any plans to have those two franchises meet up on day?

dk - That Easter Egg is mine you can not have it :P

Rick- I think the egg has hatched. Apologies.

Ridley Scott - Does the Queen have a place in your universe or do you feel it brings the Xenomorph down to a human understanding - too much like an insect species, losing its alien and terrifying qualities? 

To any actor- What was your impression of the movie from shooting to seeing the theatrical version?

I would probably only have one question for Ridley Scott. Since I doubt he'll give us the lowdown on the black goo (as that's probably a major plot point later) I would ask if he plans to explain how it works. This question would need to be framed a certain way if we're to get a straight answer. It would begin with a statement.

Mr. Scott, in Prometheus and from what we've seen of Alien: Covenant, it would appear that the pathogen which has been dubbed "the black goo" has varying effects when a living organism is exposed. Will the reason for this be explained in Alien Covenant? If not, will a reason ever be given in any of the subsequent films or is this one thing that will remain a mystery?

Really hoping he would say there will be an answer provided. If there isn't, it could completely unhinge the integrity of the films.

QueenElizabethShaw Nicely phrased.

dk

Thanks. Now if only there was a way to somehow get the questions on this thread addressed. It would be fantastic if at some point, the admins here could get some interview time booked or arrange a video chat session.

I'm sure it's easier said than done though.

QueenElizabethShaw Chris will be meeting RS face to face for an interview and that is why he made this thread. Were you aware of the announcement? Here it is in case you did not see it.

http://www.alien-covenant.com/topic/44301

I'll have to agree...why no androids first and drones. Why no helmets...And no protection. It's just unrealistic. The aliens will find a way it's so easy to make a plot to include realism/caution and infection...after all you already did it with alien! And why all the stupidity in Prometheus...was it supposed to be a haunted house in space? They should have been bimbo teenagers :) . 

Please thank Sir Ridley for me, for returning to his Alien Universe. Both with PROMETHEUS and COVENANT. I wish he could make Sci-fi movies and in particular Alien prequel/sequels forever more!

From the images and footage we have seen so far, I have gathered the impression that Sir Ridley is paying homage not only to A L I E N itself, but to the many great talents he worked with on A L I E N. The likes of H.R Giger, Moebius, Gerry Goldsmith etc. Does he agree with that ?

To the cast: I would like to ask them what it was like to step onto The Master World-builders sets and have so much detail and realism to work with?

[For the record I think they are the luckiest people in the world!]

To Michael Fassbender: Post the "Meet Walter" video I'm getting quite an Ash from A L I E N vibe from Walter, re his haircut and certain mannerisms. Were there any particular films, or roles by other actors which influenced your basis for Walter's character and nuances? Did Sir Ridley suggest any for inspiration? 

You can choose some of the questions.

Q number 1:

"Ridley, heroic son, what was the most challenging and difficult thing to you while making Alien: Covenant?"

Q number 2:

"Ridley, heroic son, how was it working with the new actors on the set of Alien: Covenant?"

Q number 3:

"Ridley, heroic son, what can you tell us about the Engineers? Their agenda,culture, anything about them. You described them as elegant, dark angels."

Q number 4 to everyone:

"What would you rather prefer? James Cameron's Xenomorph queen or Giger's unused Egg silo from the first Alien. Now we all know about the xenomorph queen, but Giger's idea was different, more nightmarish. In Giger's mind, the eggs were produced from pregnant biomechanical looking bellies that were on the walls of the Egg silo. And what are your thoughts about Giger's idea?"

dk

I did not see it and you just made my day. This is pretty cool. Some of the questions on this thread are really good. It'll be awesome to find out what Ridley and the others have to say.