Ridley Scott returns with Prometheus sequel

Ridley Scott returns with Prometheus sequel

Ridley Scott

MUMBAI: Fox Studios and Ridley Scott are teaming up again for the sequel of the 2012 Sci-Fi hit thriller Prometheus. While Prometheus which raked in $403 million worldwide in 2012 was supposedly a prequel to the 1979 super hit Alien, directed by Scott himself.
 
Ridley Scott to dives back into space with sci-fi blockbuster sequel Prometheus 2.

As per reports Scott it is still uncertain whether he would be helming the outer space thriller but the sequel will be produced by Scott‘s in house banner Scott Free Productions. Also talks of roping in Jack Palgen (Transcendence) to write the follow-up story for the sequel is in process.
 
The original was written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof and a new sceenwriter on board would apparently be a good sign for the studio, who were wary of the last instalment despite its box office success.
 
The original‘s lead, Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender are also expected to return.
 
Not revealing much about the plot Scott clarified in interviews that while the first Prometheus had several elements linking it to his previous Alien franchise, this latest installment will have a standalone story.
 
Palgen who is represented by ICM Partners and Madhouse Entertainment would mark his second high-profile project following Wally Pfister and Johnny Depp‘s sci-fi thriller Transcendence, which opens in April 2014.