Sigourney Weaver’s filmography is stacked with science fiction gems that not only entertain but also expand the genre’s scope ...

Sigourney Weaver’s portrayal of Ellen Ripley is a hallmark of science fiction, but Weaver was somewhat reluctant to return for 1986’s Aliens for one specific reason. Taking place 57 years ...

Sigourney Weaver said she won't return to play Ellen Ripley in another "Alien" movie. She said she wanted to star in a planned Neill Blomkamp movie but they "didn't get to do that." ...

Yet starring in “Alien” made Weaver feel typecasted for years afterward, especially coming from the comedy world originally. “Most of what I’d done was comedy onstage.