Ridley Scott has confirmed that the upcoming Alien film will focus on Michael Fassbender's character, David.

      Scott states that David will create his own "brave new world."

      Michael Fassbender in "Alien: Covenant."

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      Ridley Scott has confirmed something that fans have anticipated for years. In a recent interview with the L.A. Times, the director disclosed that he is working on a sequel to Alien: Covenant, which will focus entirely on Michael Fassbender's character, David. This is significant for those who recall the ending of Covenant, where the android secretly assumed control of a colony ship filled with unsuspecting passengers.

      What lies ahead for David

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      Scott mentions that the new film will begin with David constructing what he describes as a “brave new world for himself.” This is a chilling concept given how Alien: Covenant concluded, with David mimicking his fellow synthetic, Walter, and smuggling lethal alien embryos aboard the ship.

      In the interview, Scott expresses his fascination with the character of David, referring to him as a malfunctioning AI that poses a real threat. He bluntly stated, “AIs can go off,” and when they do, it’s akin to a bomb exploding. This idea ties into Scott’s longstanding interest in artificial intelligence, a recurring theme throughout his work in both the Alien series and Blade Runner.

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      Why this project nearly didn't come to fruition

      The sequel almost faced a complete halt. Fede Álvarez, who directed the successful Alien: Romulus, was previously developing the same follow-up but exited unexpectedly. Reports suggest creative disagreements with Scott, who wanted to maintain the option of reintroducing David himself rather than allowing Álvarez to integrate the character into his own narrative.

      Scott had even appeared ready to part ways with the franchise last year, expressing that he felt he had done enough. However, he has since changed his mind, placing David back at the forefront of the story he helped create nearly a decade ago. Whether Scott ends up directing it himself or entrusts it to someone else, David’s saga is far from over, and I look forward to seeing Michael Fassbender revive David on screen.

      Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.

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