Gemma Arterton the New Ellen Ripley for Alien?
By Krystal Clark
Over the weekend a report surfaced regarding Ridley Scott’s upcoming Alien prequel. According to Digital Spy, the director has his eye on Gemma Arterton to star as the female lead in the latest installment of the sci-fi series. Does this mean that her character will be a complete rip off of Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley? We’re not sure but we do know that Scott was impressed by Arterton’s performance in The Disappearance of Alice Creed.
After seeing her work in Creed, Scott requested a meeting with Arterton regarding the lead in the next Alien. As you all know his casting of Weaver in the 1979 film kick-started her career and made her one of the few female action stars in Hollywood.
Will this lead to anything big? Who knows, but Arterton is no stranger to major tentpole films. She first caught our attention when she played a Bond Girl in Quantum of Solace, then Clash of the Titans, followed by Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. She’s becoming the go-to-girl for action films. At this point in her career, she’s played the side-piece long enough. It’s her time to shine.
Do you think Arterton has what it takes to play a bad ass alien killer?
Monday, September 6, 2010 12:27PM
Oh fucking terrible. Arterton's one of the most annoying actresses to 'grace' the screen of late. Sad.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 4:20AM
it doentm atter if she an act she hot
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 4:53PM
I personally don't think we need a great actress for the role. Arterton can act but she's not great. She is gorgeously hot, curvy and tall(ish)- that combo is rare for a leading lady. As long as she can pull off the take no bullsh*t, tough and yet hot persona, they're safe. I personally thought Ridley would give Michelle Rodriguez a call to play the title seeing as it's not actually meant to be Ripley.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 3:41AM
For the life of me I do NOT get her appeal. She is as bland as a piece of stale wonder bread. She has no screen presence whatsoever. And out of Quantam of Solace, Prince of Persia, and Clash of the Titans…which one of those was actually GOOD??? Think about it….
Saturday, February 19, 2011 6:16AM
hell yeah motha fuckas
Friday, April 22, 2011 12:16AM
simple but elegant look..i love her…
Friday, April 22, 2011 12:17AM
simple but elegant look.i love her…