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James Cameron Was a Fan of ‘Alien: Covenant’ But Had Some Issues
That said, it’s not a film he would have made.
The only man more synonymous with the Alien franchise than Ridley Scott is James Cameron, who of course directed 1986 sequel Aliens. Many fans consider Aliens to be the hands down best film in the entire franchise, so it’s at least interesting to hear what Cameron thinks about the current state of the series.
Back in January, Cameron didn’t seem so convinced that there was any need to continue the Alien franchise past Prometheus, but he did also note that he’d always be in line for anything Ridley Scott put out.
So then, what did James Cameron think of Alien: Covenant?
During a FB live chat, transcribed by AvP Galaxy, Cameron gave his thoughts.
“I thought that Alien: Covenant was a great ride. It was beautiful,” Cameron said of this year’s film. “I love Ridley’s films and I love his film making. I love the beauty of the photography. I love the visceral sense that you’re there, that you’re present.”
However, Cameron continued, “It’s not a film that I would have made. I don’t like films where you invest in a character and they get destroyed at the end. I would not have made that film. I can’t comment on where Ridley is going with it but I think he is obviously trying to create a greater universe around it and more backstory with the Engineers and so on.”
“I’ll show up for the next one, absolutely,” Cameron added.
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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