Exclusive: Neill Blomkamp Opens Up About District 9 & Alien 5 – The Unforgettable Interview that Left Everyone Speechless!
Neill Blomkamp's interview gets uncomfortable as questions about his involvement with District 9 and Alien 5 are raised, shedding light on his intriguing history with the Alien franchise
Summary
Alien 5 director Neill Blomkamp shuts down any conversation about the scrapped project, saying he doesn't care about what happens with Alien.
Blomkamp, renowned for his contributions to the science-fiction genre, rose to prominence through his directorial debut in District 9 and subsequently helmed other noteworthy sci-fi films. However, his highly anticipated project, Alien 5, originally set for a 2017 premiere, was ultimately abandoned by Fox due to the underwhelming reception of Alien: Covenant. As a result, Disney has now taken the initiative to develop its own vision for Alien 5.
The director cut off any conversation about the scrapped Alien film in a recent interview. While discussing his movie Gran Turismo, the interviewer brought up Blomkamp's production design for Alien 5. This prompted Blomkamp to redirect the conversation back to Gran Turismo. When the interviewer reminded him that they had already discussed Gran Turismo in depth, Blomkamp abruptly ended the interview.
“It’s hard to define how little I care about what happens with Alien.”
Blomkamp’s History with Alien 5 Explained
Blomkamp, a renowned director, made a name for himself in the science-fiction film genre instead of creating Alien 5. With his 2009 film District 9, the South African director introduced the audience to a fascinating new alien world. He further showcased his talent in directing science fiction movies through his works like Elysium and Chappie.
Blomkamp's Alien 5, which was planned as a sequel to District 9, gained attention when production concept art was released online in 2015. The success of District 9 led to speculation that Blomkamp would direct the Alien sequel. 20th Century Fox confirmed the news, scheduling a release for 2017. However, due to the disappointing reception of Alien: Covenant, Fox cancelled Blomkamp's Alien 5, and there has been no sign of its revival. Despite support from Aliens director James Cameron, it seems unlikely that Blomkamp's vision will be realized. Additionally, Disney's decision to move forward with their own plans for Alien 5 further diminishes the chances of Blomkamp's original concept coming to fruition. In light of these developments, it appears that Blomkamp wants to leave the past behind and focus on new projects.
Source: Uproxx
