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James Cameron reveals he bluff-threatened to quit Aliens when 20th Century Fox misled him about Sigourney Weaver's option to appear in a sequel, pushing for Weaver to star as Ripley; after meeting her and leveraging a staged 'walk away' scenario and a pressure tactic involving agents, the deal was completed within 12 hours, ensuring Weaver's pivotal role in the film despite a difficult production.
Amazon Prime Video's 'Tomb Raider' TV series has announced a star-studded cast including Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, with Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, and others joining the ensemble, bringing new depth to the adaptation of the popular video game franchise.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Amazon 'Tomb Raider' series has announced its cast, including Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, with Jason Isaacs and Sigourney Weaver in key roles, and features a mix of new and canon characters from the video game franchise.
Sigourney Weaver revealed that her 8-year-old child's reading of the book 'Holes' inspired her to play the role of The Warden in the 2003 film adaptation, which she found to be a complex and nightmare-ish character with a touching backstory.
Sigourney Weaver revealed she once stood up to James Cameron on the set of 'Aliens' in 1986, defending a young actress from Cameron's yelling. She noted that Cameron has since mellowed and reflected on his tough directing style during the challenging production of 'The Abyss.' Despite past difficulties, Weaver continues to work with Cameron on the 'Avatar' franchise.
The scene in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' featuring Sigourney Weaver and Jack Champion kissing was achieved through digital editing, with Weaver kissing a stand-in and the scene digitally combined, due to the underage status of Champion at the time of filming. The director, James Cameron, explained the process and emphasized the use of digital effects to adhere to legal and ethical standards.
Sigourney Weaver expressed her wish for DreamWorks to release a director's cut of 'Galaxy Quest' with more of Alan Rickman's scenes and reminisced about a sequel that was never made, citing the death of Alan Rickman and studio decisions as reasons for the project's stall. She also mentioned a current effort to develop a 'Galaxy Quest' TV series.
Sigourney Weaver is considering returning as Ripley in a new 'Alien' film after reading an impressive screenplay by Walter Hill, with whom she has a close relationship, though her participation is not yet confirmed.
Sigourney Weaver has met with Disney about a new 'Alien' script, which she describes as a very strong first 50 pages, and is considering returning to her iconic role as Ripley. She discussed her experiences on the franchise, her thoughts on genre storytelling, and her admiration for the filmmakers involved. Weaver also reflected on her career and the evolution of the 'Alien' series.
Sigourney Weaver discussed a potential return to the 'Alien' franchise, revealing she met with studio executives about a new project based on a script by Walter Hill that explores Ripley's story further. She expressed interest in collaborating on the story's continuation, which delves into Ripley's current situation and societal themes. Weaver also reflected on the franchise's legacy and her upcoming role in a 'Star Wars' film, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu.'
The trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu reveals Sigourney Weaver's character, Zeb in live-action, and the return of the Razor Crest, showcasing action scenes, new characters, and hints at a mission involving Grogu and Babu Frik, with the series set to premiere in May 2026.
The first trailer for the upcoming Star Wars film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' directed by Jon Favreau and set to release on May 22, 2026, features Pedro Pascal's Mandalorian and Baby Yoda teaming up with Sigourney Weaver's fighter pilot, fighting robots and monsters, and includes cameos from Star Wars characters, as they navigate a galaxy still dealing with the remnants of the Empire.
Dust Bunny is a dark, twisted fairy tale directed by Bryan Fuller, featuring Mads Mikkelsen as a hitman and Sigourney Weaver, blending whimsy with macabre elements, and evolving from a seemingly kid-friendly story into a mature, unsettling film with inventive visuals and compelling performances.
Cailee Spaeny, the lead in "Alien: Romulus," teases a "proper horror" experience in the upcoming sequel, which pays homage to the original films with practical effects and a storyline set between "Alien" and "Aliens." Spaeny aims to inject depth into her character while following in the footsteps of Sigourney Weaver's iconic role. The movie, set for release on August 16, features a young cast facing off against the xenomorph in a derelict space station.
Anne Hathaway, Sigourney Weaver, and Rebecca Hall attended the Metropolitan Opera's opening night gala for the new production of Dead Man Walking. Hathaway and Weaver wore elegant black outfits, while Hall stood out in a white ensemble. Other A-listers in attendance included Ben Stiller, Angela Bassett, and Whoopi Goldberg. The opera, based on the memoir by Sister Helen Prejean, has become a popular contemporary work since its premiere in 2000.