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Meryl Streep replacing Sigourney Weaver in theAlienfranchise may sound weird as theAvataractor redefined the role in the space horror series. Her most notable role inThe Deer Huntercaught the attention of the casting director of theAlienfranchise. But the original idea of the lead was casting a male actor, later, Ridley Scott’s vision of the protagonist changed and incorporated a strong female lead.
The firstAlienmovie has crossed more than 40 years yet the gritty and lonely horror in space is powerful enough to generate scare among the audience. Originally titledStar Beast, the first movie of the franchise owed much of its success toStar Warsfor paving the road to science fiction as a genre to establish in the mainstream. Recalling the movie, now it’s hard to imagine a man Ripley or three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep in the iconic female hero in the series.
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Meryl Streep Missed Out On Ridley Scott’sAlienFranchise
Sigourney Weaver’s iconic portrayal of Ellen Ripley in theAlienseries is irreplaceable. It is nearly impossible to imagine another actor playing the space miner. However, legendary actorMeryl Streepwas almost set to be cast in the movie franchise. Undoubtedly, theAlienfranchise was one of the most popular sci-fi horror of the 20th century grossing over $1.6 billion at the box office.
Ridley Scottstarred Weaver in the lead role in 1979 in the first installment of theAlienfranchise. Reports state that several actresses auditioned for the role of Ripley including Helen Mirren, Katharine Ross, Geneviève Bujold, and Veronica Cartwright. Later, Streep and Weaver were the final contenders but the role was offered to Streep. The casting director Mary Goldberg initially felt Streep was the better fit for the character. But for Scott, Streep was“too dainty and frail to play a rugged space miner.”
Other reports indicated that the unexpected demise of Streep’s partner, John Cazale who appeared in the iconic crime franchiseThe Godfatherforced her to step down from the role. She was grieving her late partner at the time of the shooting schedule. So, the role, by default, went to Weaver’s resume. The movie franchise is also remarkable for its trait to revolutionize feminism in Hollywood.
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Meryl Streep Recently Received Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award
Recently, Meryl Streep won Spain’s most prestigious art prize, the Princess of Asturias Award for her unforgettable performances in movies. Streep has a five-decade-long career in which she“brought life to richly complex female characters.”
The jury also appreciates the 73-year-old actor for her relation to the characters.
“The honesty and responsibility she brings to her choice of roles, at the service of inspiring and exemplary narratives, reach out beyond the screen,”the official statement reads.
Streep joins the previous winners of the art prize includingTaxi DriverdirectorsMartin Scorsese, legendary filmmakerFrancis Ford Coppola, Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke and American architect Frank Gehry.
Recently, Streep appeared in the Apple TV+ seriesExtrapolationsand is all set to appear in Season 3 of the acclaimed Hulu comedy seriesOnly Murders in the Building.
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Source:MovieWeb.
Lachit Roy
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Lachit Roy is a seasoned writer specializing in science and entertainment news. Armed with a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Tezpur University, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to his craft.Lachit is particularly passionate about crafting engaging content on entertainment news and trends. A dedicated movie enthusiast, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the cinematic world and takes joy in disseminating the latest updates to the global fandom. When not immersed in writing, Lachit can be found indulging in his love for movies and series, occasionally tending to his garden, but predominantly expanding his expertise in the realms of his interests.
