Sigourney Weaver Hints at Reviving Iconic 'Alien' Role with Unreleased Storyline

In a recent 'Alien' reunion panel at New York Comic Con, Sigourney Weaver, who played the legendary Ellen Ripley, teased the possibility of reviving her iconic character. Weaver disclosed that her close friend and 'Alien' producer Walter Hill has written 50 pages of where Ripley's story could go next, and she finds the concept "quite extraordinary."

While Weaver acknowledged that she is unsure if the project will come to fruition, she has had a meeting with representatives from Fox or Disney, the current owners of the 'Alien' franchise. Weaver, who has previously expressed a desire to let Ripley "rest and recover," now seems open to exploring the character's future, as Hill's vision appears to resonate with her.

During the panel, the audience was also treated to a surprise appearance by Weaver's 'Alien' co-star, Veronica Cartwright, who played the ill-fated crew member Joan Lambert. Cartwright shared her recollections of the film's initial release, recounting how audiences were shocked by the iconic "chestburster" scene, with some even leaving the theater in response to the intense and unexpected moment.

As the 'Alien' franchise celebrates its nearly 50-year legacy, Weaver's potential return to the role of Ripley and the behind-the-scenes stories shared by the cast have generated renewed excitement among fans. While the future of the franchise remains uncertain, the possibility of Weaver reprising her most famous role has certainly piqued the interest of both longtime fans and newcomers alike.