Sigourney Weaver Reveals Dislike for Watching Scary Films
The 'Alien' star discusses her aversion to horror movies, her upcoming West End debut in 'The Tempest,' and her love of Shakespeare.
- Sigourney Weaver, known for her iconic role as Ellen Ripley in the 'Alien' franchise, shared that she dislikes watching scary movies despite acting in them.
- The 75-year-old actress made the revelation during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, where she was joined by Nicholas Hoult, star of the upcoming 'Nosferatu' remake.
- Weaver is set to make her West End debut on Saturday, playing Prospero in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' directed by Jamie Lloyd, marking her first stage performance in 12 years.
- She expressed her enthusiasm for the production, describing it as a 'wonderful surprise' and highlighting its ambitious technical aspects and multi-layered storytelling.
- In addition to discussing her theatre role, Weaver reflected on her work with director James Cameron on 'Avatar,' sharing insights about her experience with intense preparation for the film.