The idea of rescue the franchise from one of the most terrifying extraterrestrials that cinema has given, is taking shape. To the news that ensure that the project will be a prequel to one of the 4 already filmed, these days hiring was made official de carl rinsch, a well-known director in the world of music videos.
In statements to the press, the director and producer Tony Scott (Ridley Scott's brother, director of Alien I) confirmed what had been rumored on the network: Yes, Carl Rinsch will be in charge of making the prequel to Alien. I'm very excited because Ridley created the original and Carl Rinsch is part of the family.«, He was enthusiastic Scott.
Like so many other ambitious Hollywood productions, the intention of the studios is to release this sequel and, if it works at the box office, continue to expand the saga, giving you a total reboot with new characters and actors.
Recall that Alien is one of the franchises of science fiction with extraterrestrial creatures that has been the most successful in the world. The tone of the first part, the performance of Sigourney Weaver and the terrifying monster, meant a great boom at the box office and the massive sale of all kinds of merchandising, from comics to dolls and figures.