Just when you thought it might be safe to let yourself become excited for the Alien prequels again, EW reports that the rumours that Gemma Arterton may star haven’t gone away quite yet.
The actress – she of St. Trinians and Clash of the Titans fame – spoke to the magazine this morning at the Toronto Film Festival. In response to the claims of her representative (that there was “no truth” behind the rumour), Arterton replied:
“The honest truth is that Ridley Scott has approached me to meet with him about something in the next few weeks. He saw Alice Creed and loved it.”
When asked whether the Alien prequels might just be that something, Arterton went on to speculate which role she might actually play in the franchise.
“I’d love to get buff. But maybe I’ll be playing an alien! I wouldn’t mind that, actually. I like dressing up. That’s why I became an actor in the first place.”
There, you had it here second. Following her numerous displays of versatility – St. Trinians 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold, Prince of Persia – Gemma Arterton may follow Tamara Drewe with a role as a xenomorph, albeit one with a mean pout and unwavering British accent.
