Ridley Scott Returns to Alien Franchise
Fri, July 31, 2009 
He's made references to the possibility to returning to the franchise that made him famous for God knows how long now. But I never thought I'd live to see the day when it actually happened. Well, boys and girls, it appears that up is down, black is white and dogs & cats are in fact living together.
The trades report that Ridley Scott will direct a prequel to Alien. For a look at my first reaction to this news-item, click here.
If you'll remember, rumblings of a prequel arose months ago with Scott and his brother Tony set to produce where upon they hand-picked relatively-unknown commerical filmmaker Carl Rinsch to direct. I think I can speak for many when I say that if the Brothers Scott had faith in Rinsch, then I was ready and willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.
But alas, the young would-be director is now nowhere to be seen from said project and the thought of Scott directing another Alien installment is just too damn cool to pass up.
This despite the fact that I absolutely hate the idea of "prequelizing" a franchise. Not every single little detail needs to be explained. There is such a thing as using one's imagination to fill in the blanks for yourself.
Reader Comments (3)
People got excited when the original minds behind Indy took another stab at it as well.
I think that a prequel is a HORRIBLE idea mostly b/c they will be giving the creature an origin instead of keeping its a mystery and will probably ruin the character, however having Scott back on board gives me some hope.
Good point, CJeff.
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