At age 88, filmmaker Ridley Scott continues developing multiple projects simultaneously. Beyond his current release “The Dog Stars” starring Jacob Elordi and his forthcoming adaptation of “Treasure Island” with Hugh Jackman, Scott outlined plans for another installment in the “Alien” franchise.
The proposed third prequel would focus on David, the android character portrayed by Michael Fassbender in “Alien: Covenant.” According to Scott’s comments in a recent interview, the narrative would explore David establishing “a brave new world for himself.” The character was previously depicted as a malfunctioning artificial intelligence unit who served as a maintenance crew member aboard the vessel Prometheus.
Scott reflected on his long history of examining artificial intelligence and robotics in cinema, citing his work on the original “Alien” film and “Blade Runner” as examples of his thematic interests. He noted that he has not yet incorporated AI technology into his own filmmaking process, though he acknowledged the technology’s inevitable emergence in the industry. Scott expressed confidence in his ability to compete with AI in image creation while raising philosophical questions about the technology’s limitations and potential risks.
Scott will be honored with an honorary Oscar at the Governor’s Awards in November, coinciding with the start of principal photography on “Treasure Island.” The director’s career achievements include three best director nominations and a shared best picture nomination for “The Martian.”
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