'New Alien' Film Gets Momentum with its Latest Creature Feature as Cailee Spaeny is Top Choice for Lead Role

 

by Darian Scalamoni

    Fox has continued their Alien franchise since its inception in the 1970s. The first film was groundbreaking for its gritty sci-fi horror themes creating one of the best heroines on screen with Sigourney Weaver's Ripley and it appears they may be trying to reinvent the wheel once again with the rumored choice to lead the next franchise installment.

    According to multiple outlets, Cailee Spaeny is in talks with 20th Century to join the Alien franchise leading its latest set to be directed by Don't Breathe director, Fede Alvarez. Though there are not many details coming with this scoop, we do know that the franchise will likely continue its trend of having the iconic creature known as the Xenomorphs attacking whatever humans they encounter, this time set to be led by Spaeny. The studio is hoping to wrap up its deal with the actress as soon as possible as they would like to have cameras rolling by early 2023.

    Spaeny was recently seen in HBO's Mare of Easttown but has two high-profile movies she's working on currently. The first being cast as Priscilla Presley for Sofia Coppola's upcoming romance movie aptly titled, Priscilla, which follows the relationship of the King of Rock and Roll and his wife. Spaeny will be joined by Euphoria star, Jacob Elordi who will portray Elvis. Additionally, she will star in Civil War, the latest from Alex Garland alongside Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura. 

    Though I do believe the intrigue that is Alien and the iconic designs of the universe, it seems that there have been multiple iterations within the framework of what they're setting up with this film as well. I think the franchise has become stale and would rather see a different original take on a different alien race that doesn't have the pressure that comes along with an iconic nametag such as Alien.

    What do you guys think? Are you a fan of the Alien movies? Do you want them to continue to develop this franchise or would you rather see the studio go for more original Sci-Fi concepts?