Alien: Earth may be too scary for Sigourney Weaver to watch alone, but the new show has Ellen Ripley's seal of approval: "I can't believe it's television, frankly" “I said I have never felt the need. I was always like, ‘Let her rest, let her recover.’ But what Walter has written seems so true to me as very much about the society that would incarcerate someone who has tried to help mankind,” she explained. “She’s a problem to them, so she’s sort of tucked away. Anyway, I think it’s a very strong first 50 pages, and I’m thinking about working with Walter to see what the rest of the story would be.” Currently, the Alien franchise is in the best shape it’s been in years, not only thanks to the impressive big-screen outing that was Alien: Romulus , but also Noah Hawley’s exceptional television series, Alien: Earth . There’s also the matter of the Predator franchise cross-pollinating with the Predator franchise, thanks to Predator: Badlands . What better time than then to throw the Alien queen back into the mix for another terrifying close encounter? Should you need a refresher on the Alien timeline, check out our guide to watching the movies here . Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Social Links Navigation Contributing Writer Nick is a freelancer whose work can be found at Screen Rant, The Digital Fix, and Looper. He loves movies, TV, DC, and Marvel. He also believes that the best Robin Hood is still a talking fox. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-movies/alien-star-sigourney-weaver-gives-another-intriguing-update-on-potential-return-as-ellen-ripley/