Although much anticipation has been circling around Neill Blomkamp's Alien 5 it might not be released in the big screen anytime soon until Prometheus 2 begins production. New reports have also surfaced that the director needs more time to finish the film.
New details about Blomkamp's Alien 5 have been scarce, but according to a report by We Got This Covered, the project is still a go, but is being slowed down because of another movie, Prometheus 2. "Alien 5 is still very much in the works, as Fox remains hot on the idea," the source reportedly said.
Aside from that, the source also revealed that Blomkamp is currently working on the script of the film. "Blomkamp continues to work on the script (only an outline existed previously) and refine the tale he is telling. Ridley Scott is still producing, but has insisted on Prometheus 2 being made first." the source revealed.
As reported by /Film, Ridley Scott's Prometheus 2 is expected to begin filming in January 2016, and might be released in 2017. If ever the source's words are true, production for Alien 5 might begin in 2017, and might be released some time in 2018.
The source also went on that the film might or might not include the events in Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection since the film is still in its early stage. These details, however, have not been confirmed yet, and thus should be treated with a grain of salt.
Meanwhile, the delay in production might not be entirely bad news as Master Herald reported that Blomkamp is in need of more time to finish the film. The director is reportedly adding important details to the film that will take time for it to come into fruition.
Although details are pretty scarce about the upcoming Alien 5 film, Sigourney Weaver is expected to reprise her role as Ellen Ripley while Michael Biehn is rumored to come back as Cpl. Dwayne Hicks. More official details about the upcoming film are expected to be revealed as production progress.
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