One of the many fan-based holidays that’s celebrated on an annual basis is April 26th, a date more commonly known as Alien Day. Commemorating the world that started with Ridley Scott’s 1979 blockbuster sci-fi movie, it’s also a celebration of Sigourney Weaver and her iconic role as Ellen Ripley. This year is a little special when it comes to the legacy of this space-bound icon, as Weaver explained why the “ship has sailed” on her ever playing that role again.
Our sibling publication Total Film sat down with Weaver in a discussion that yielded the reasoning why she’s through with her days fighting off Xenomorphs. Sadly, a little more salt is added to the wound, as the Avatar franchise star revealed the one Alien project that she would have been game for an appearance:
