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James Cameron Blasts 'Alien 3' Choice, Defends Fincher, Says He's Done With the Franchise

His podcast comments with Michael Biehn refocus criticism on studio control over David Fincher.

Overview

  • Speaking on Just Foolin' About with Michael Biehn, Cameron condemned an early narrative decision in Alien 3 that affected core characters.
  • He said David Fincher deserves a “free pass” because it was his first feature and he was steered by other voices during production.
  • Biehn alleged the film used his likeness without consent, said he was later offered a substantial payment to approve it, and said he refused.
  • Cameron stated he will not return to the Alien series, describing it as increasingly fan-driven and not of interest to him.
  • He called the recent Alien: Earth series “pretty good,” said he liked parts of Alien: Romulus, and offered critical views of other later entries.