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James Cameron Rips 'Alien 3' Creative Choice, Defends Fincher, Declines Any Return to the Franchise

Biehn alleges his image was used without consent during the film’s production.

Overview

  • Speaking on Michael Biehn’s Just Foolin’ About podcast, Cameron condemned a major creative decision in Alien 3 as the “stupidest f—ing thing.”
  • Both Cameron and Biehn said David Fincher should not shoulder primary blame, describing the first-time feature director as constrained by other voices.
  • Biehn said the production used his likeness without permission, recounted refusing a lucrative offer to approve it, and described a tense call with Fincher.
  • Cameron said he has no interest in returning to the series, characterizing the franchise as nearly fan-driven.
  • Cameron praised Alien: Earth and said he liked parts of Alien: Romulus, offering qualified approval of recent entries.