When Ridley Scott returned to the Alien franchise, he stated it would herald 'a brand new set of tricks'. Christian told Shadowlocked.com, that while both he and Scott were in Toronto ideas for the prequel had been discussed. Christian not only confirmed that the next Alien is to be in 3D, but also that he believed that the franchise under Scott is set to be revitalised, even hinting at a possible new trilogy.
'[Scott] has a very clear understanding of where this should go. They kind of stopped dead one of the greatest horror franchises there's ever been, and it had legs to go on. So I'm hopinghe'll revive another three. The world certainly wants it, and the fans want it - everybody'
Indeed, Scott himself was unequivocal when talking with Empire about the films direction; “We know what the road map is, and the screenplay is now being put on paper. The prequel will be a while ago. It’s very difficult to put a year on Alien, but [for example] if Alien was towards the end of this century, then the prequel story will take place thirty years prior.”
The move towards 3D will either entice intrigue to its potential, or label it as one of many releases using 3D as gimmick attraction.
In it's favour undoubtedly is Scott's involvement, it was he after-all that created the Oscar winning original; a timeless classic claustrophobic terror. That was in 1979; with the latest technology and the nightmarish creations of H.R.Giger there is the potential to create a film that halts the franchises fall from grace.
Christian is not yet involved with the film, however he stated ‘if ever I went back to designing, the only film I would ever want to design is Alien, if Ridley re-did it.’
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