Ridley Scott Pushes For Prometheus 2

Fans of the latest addition to the Alien mythos will be happy to learn that the director is in talks to get a sequel to Prometheus on its feet.

Luckily, Scott’s first priority seems to be doing this iteration some justice. “Ridley is incredibly excited about the movie, but we have to get it right. We can’t rush it,” says Emma Watts, the president of production at Fox.

With the possibility that writer Damon Lindof may be leaving the crew, it will be fascinating to see which direction the sequel takes in regards to what Lindof has already assembled. It’s entirely possible that a new writer will be just what Prometheus 2 needs to please the many fans that felt burned by the original’s very existence. Returning to the cast are stars Michael Fassbender and Naomi Rapace, who have each signed on to reprise their respective roles.

Prometheus 2 is tentatively slated for either a 2014 or 2015 release.