In the months since Alien: Romulus revived interest in the iconic sci-fi franchise, Ridley Scott’s divisive prequels, Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, are getting re-appraised. Informally known as the “David Saga,” Scott’s prequels introduced a grimly cynical origin story for the Xenomorphs, reshaping them into products of humanity’s creators and the android David (Michael Fassbender).
The prequels were received poorly by audiences and critics, who weren’t ready for the sci-fi thriller franchise to be reconceived as a bleak tale about how God hates us. But with Romulus bringing the franchise back to basics, there’s a newfound readiness for Scott to complete the “David Trilogy.” Among those clamoring for a new Alien movie from Scott is the star of Alien: Covenant herself, Katherine Waterston.
