Alien themes have been a long time trend in the movie industry with "Alien 5" as one of the latest films coming in theatres soon. Although "Prometheus 2" is another upcoming movie also under 20th Century Fox, the movie executives assured there will be no conflict between the two films. Here are other things we know so far about "Alien 5" :
Your fave actors will be back. Definitely, Sigourney Weaver and Bill Paxton will be back in "Alien 5". Despite previous rumours that Sigourney will no longer reprise her role as Ripley, reports such as Digital Spy have confirmed that the actress will still be seen in the movie and will once again face the xenomorphs or aliens. The 60-year old Paxton will still play as Private William Hudson.
Moreover, Michael Biehn will also recur as Corporal Dwayner Hicks. Although Paxton said that he has no knowledge about director Neil Blomkamp's plans for "Alien 5", he is so eager to be back as Private Hudson. He earlier stated that if Hicks is back, Hudson should be too.
A direct sequel to "Alien". Blomkamp has always said that "Alien 5" will be a continuation of Ridley Scott's 1979 film "Alien" as well as James Cameron's "Aliens". According to a previous report of The Times of India, it does not mean though that some of the scenes in the recent Alien movies will be disregarded.
Time setting will be after Prometheus. Cross Map has also earlier said that Alien 5's sequel and timeline will be closer to "Aliens and Aliens 3".The pre-production for "Alien 5" has already started last March and the plot will occur after the previous movie "Prometheus" which is also about aliens.
No overlapping with Prometheus. "Alien 5" and "Prometheus 2" are currently being filmed under 20th Century Fox. Both directors are in constant communication so that there will be no conflict. Blomkamp for instance has informed Scott about the title he wanted.
"Alien 5" is slated for release in 2016 and while there is no official announcement yet for the Prometheus sequel's premiere, both directors surely have agreements so as no overlapping will occur.
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