Rumor: Resurrecting Ripley?

Posted by DVDCollector

August 10, 2008

Well Alien fans, rumor has it that Sigourney Weaver is still very interested in reprising her role as Lt. Ellen Ripley. Weaver stated, “If a good director and script were right she wouldn’t be above another jaunt into space, even if only for a small part.” Weaver further added that casting another as Ripley wouldn’t work because, “she ‘is’ Ripley.” Weaver hasn’t been affiliated with the franchise since 1997’s Alien Resurrection.

Being a huge fan of the “Alien” series, I would welcome the opportunity to see Ripley battle the xenomorphs once again. In my opinion, the franchise has taken a nose-dive with it’s latest endeavor, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. The film did illicit my interest but left me with a sour taste. With the exception of the aliens, the film didn’t really feel connected to it’s predacessors. It’s time to get back to the original formula that captivated audiences and created such a strong female lead. I often fantasize that Ripley stumbles upon the home planet of the aliens and annihilates them in one final showdown. As we all know, this is a strong possibility, her clone is alive and well on Earth. Hell, if Harrison Ford and Sylvester Stallone can recreate their signature roles, well into their sixties, Weaver should be able to trek into the far reaches of space. Let’s just hope this comes to fruition and doesn’t drift around deep space for fifty-seven years!