Vulture(Ny Mag) have an exclusive on the Alien prequel, and the article is packed with information. Firstly the reckon that production on the movie will not be delayed at all. Originally Scott wanted Leonardo Dicaprio for the lead role and was going to push back the release dates to accommodate him. But that's not happening now and things are back on schedule.
Next up, we no longer have to refer to the project as "untitled Ridley Scott Alien prequel", apparently it will be called simply: Paradise
Story wise..
We're told that Paradise reboots the original Alien franchise, in that the story follows a group of space travelers who encounter a monstrous alien creature that picks them off, one by one. Since there's no working budget yet on the film, formal offers have not gone out to actors, but our spies tell us that several are at the top of Scott's list for leading roles.
Sounds very similar to the first Alien to me. And no mention of The Space Jockey? Anyway, some of the names associated with those lead roles; Apparently Michael Fassbender is being looked at for the role of David the android, an early version of Bishop from the previous films. Vulture report that there have been problems because of high fee demands from Fassbender's reps but that the talks may sort themselves out. Scott is also keen to give the role of
“Vickers” — a fortysomething, tough-but-sexy woman — to crouching tigress Michelle Yeoh.. The site also reports that Noomi Rapace is still the front runner for the female lead of Elizabeth Shaw.
And finally..
There are other interesting roles, including an older businessman along for the ride, but we’re most curious about the part of Engineer 1, who we’re told is to be "played" by a six-foot-five-inch actor, but will actually be entirely CGI, à la Gollum in The Lord of the Rings films.
A lot to take in there. And there is more! Be sure to click the link back to Vulture below for the full story. Lets hope this is on the level and Fassbender and Yeoh get those roles. Along with Rapace we would have a hell of a cast for this one.