Ridley Scott Says He’s Planning a Third ‘Alien’ Prequel Centering on Michael Fassbender’s Character

In a recent interview with the L.A. Times, Ridley Scott has confirmed that the next installment in the Alien franchise will focus on the character played by Michael Fassbender, David. This revelation comes after the events of Alien: Covenant, where the android took control of a colony ship, leading to the deaths of thousands of passengers.

The new film will see David building what he calls a "brave new world for himself," an idea that Scott finds chilling given the circumstances of Covenant's ending. Scott himself is captivated by David, describing him as a malfunctioning AI capable of posing a real danger. This sequel almost didn't come to fruition, as Fede Álvarez, who directed Alien: Romulus, exited the project due to creative differences with Scott over the direction of David's character.

Scott even considered walking away from the franchise entirely. However, he has now reversed his decision and is once again putting David at the center of the story he helped develop almost a decade ago. It remains to be seen whether Scott will direct this sequel himself or if he will hand the reins to another director. Regardless, fans are eager to see what Michael Fassbender has in store for David on screen.