Michael Fassbender is one of the few actor-producers who have made their mark with their acting in both science-fiction and historical films. Since playing the android David in 2012’s “Prometheus”, Fassbender’s image has been formed as an actor who can play exciting and complex roles with ease. After this, he also reprised the role of David in 2017’s “Alien: Covenant”, and these films made him a global star. However, he had no contribution to 2024’s “Alien: Romulus”, but the question remains whether he will return to this franchise in the future.
Fassbender has cleared his thinking on this issue when he said in an interview that he is currently focusing only on his new project “The Agency”. However, his words also made it clear that he is eager to work with Ridley Scott again. He said that he is always ready to work with Scott because for him he is like a master. Meanwhile, there are possibilities of David’s character returning to the Alien universe, especially because he is an android who can be brought back in a new form.
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The issue of David’s character’s return
Fans and experts of the Alien franchise believe that David’s character can return in the future under some new technology or science-fiction rules. Actually, in such a film world, where science and technological development play an important role, there are always many possibilities for a character’s return. Since David is an android, he can be cloned again, or his model can be presented in a new form. This can also make Fassbender’s return possible, even though his character died in “Covenant”. In the film, he played two android characters who looked identical—David 8 and Walter 1—indicating that future films may use this technical aspect.
It’s also worth noting in this context that David’s absence from “Alien: Romulus” may be a mere narrative necessity and not a negative sign of Fassbender’s return. Notably, the events of the film take place between “Alien” and “Aliens,” where David had no significant role. But, with the acclaim and box office success of “Romulus,” it’s likely that more Alien films will be made in the future, and the door isn’t completely closed to David’s return.
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Fassbender’s Preferences and Future Projects
Michael Fassbender started his career with a variety of different types of films, including historical epics, independent dramas, and science fiction. However, he has always preferred to focus more on his new projects. As he said in his recent interview he is completely focused on “The Agency” project and does not think much about the future right now. This shows his maturity and professional approach, in which he only waits for a specific time and the right project to do any role. His statement also indicates that he will return to any franchise only if he sees something new and exciting in that role.
It is also true that Fassbender has highly appreciated his work with Ridley Scott. After working in three films under Scott’s direction, he is still ready to work with him on more projects. This statement makes it clear that Fassbender’s future is linked with a legend like Ridley Scott not only as an actor but also as a collaborator. Although he is currently busy with his current project, the possibility cannot be ruled out that if some new offer comes in the future, he can once again step into the Alien universe.
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Alien franchise and its future
The beginning of a new chapter in the Alien universe has always been a cause of excitement and curiosity among the audience. After the success of “Alien: Romulus”, it is clear that this franchise is not over yet. This film not only received praise from critics but also performed brilliantly at the box office.
In such a situation, it increases the possibility that more films related to the Alien series will be made in the coming time, which will increase the possibilities of new characters and story development. It is also possible that characters like David will get a place again in these films because there is a lot of room for new rules and new approaches in the Alien universe.
However, it is also important that the plans related to the return of Fassbender or other major actors are not completely clear. Fassbender himself is hesitant about whether he will be a part of this franchise in the future, and he has said that he wants to focus on his current projects. Still, the role of a versatile actor like him in the Alien universe may be important again at some point in the future.
Source: Screen Rant