Alien: Romulus director says the sequel script is done, but a "new filmmaker" will take the reigns as he steps back to produce alongside Ridley Scott: "We just want to find a director that really wants to go for the jugular"

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Fede Álvarez says someone else will helm the sequel, but he'll produce alongside Ridley Scott

A facehugger on a human during the movie, Alien Romulus.
(Image credit: 20th Century Studios)

Alien: Romulus was a big success for the venerable sci-fi/horror franchise, reviving the film series with some homages to the old classic, and some new ideas. But the sequel might be a bit different, as Romulus director Fede Álvarez says he's stepping back to allow a "new filmmaker" to come in and take the reins.

Nonetheless, Álvarez tells TooFab that he's not leaving the Alien: Romulus sequel entirely, as he will stay on to produce the film alongside original Alien director Ridley Scott, and what's more, their script for the sequel is now ready to go.

"We just finished the script, actually, for a sequel for Romulus. But I'm gonna pass the torch on this one as director," Álvarez says. "I'm going to produce it, with Ridley Scott, we're gonna produce it together and we're right now trying to find a new filmmaker to come in.

Álvarez previously planned to direct the sequel himself, stating earlier this year that it would begin filming in October. It's not yet clear if that's still in the cards.

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George Marston
George Marston

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