Vulture has more Alien prequel casting news, this time suggesting that Fox is pushing Charlize Theron for the lead role over director Ridley Scott's first choice of Noomi Rapace (Girl With the Dragon Tattoo). Theron is expected to receive the latest script next week and make a decision shortly.
While Vulture had previously reported Alien prequel rumors that were confirmed as outdated or false in the past, it makes sense that the delay in this film moving forward is about finding the right cast. While Rapace is the top choice and would be an excellent addition, I don't think anyone is doubting Charlize Theron's acting ability. If casting her means we see Ridley Scott direct a new Alien movie and it helps the film become successful enough to spawn sequels, I'm all for it. I don't want to see too much back and forth result in Ridley Scott leaving and a messy production like we saw on Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection.
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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