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.

Therefore, it makes perfect sense for Sigourney Weaver to join the sci-fi franchise now, even in a minor role, as her name alone will also draw people towards The Mandalorian and Grogu in May 2026 ...

Sigourney Weaver has made it clear that the "ship has sailed" on her playing Ellen Ripley in a new Alien movie, even though at one time she was open to the idea of returning. In a new interview ...