December 10, 2024 8:41 am

James Cameron 'Walked Away' From Aliens Due to Sigourney Weaver Casting Problems
James Cameron 'Walked Away' From Aliens Due to Sigourney Weaver Casting Problems

James Cameron ‘Walked Away’ From Aliens Due to Sigourney Weaver Casting Problems

James Cameron has made himself a reputation for getting what he wants when it comes to his movies, whether it is the epic runtime of Avatar, or, it seems, his leading lady in Aliens. According to the director he was more than willing to walk away from his action-packed follow-up to Ridley Scott’s Alien if Sigourney Weaver had not signed on to reprise her role as Ellen Ripley.

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​James Cameron discussed how he walked away from Aliens when it seemed like Sigourney Weaver would not be reprising her role as Ripley. Read More