When Danny Boyle was offered Alien 4……

In connection with the long-awaited sequel, “28 Years Later,” now released and marking the start of a trilogy, director Danny Boyle has been making the rounds for interviews. With a rich and diverse collection of films under his belt that spans horror, science fiction, real-life stories, and book adaptations (and a Best Director Oscar to boot), he recently discussed the film projects he’s been presented with. His decision to step away from the Bond film, “No Time to Die,” is no secret, but after “Trainspotting,” Danny Boyle was approached about directing “Alien 4.” However, he declined the offer, sharing his reasons…

‘I came across Sigourney Weaver and Winona Ryder who were involved in a project, making it quite significant. They were exceptional, but it was during the time when computer-generated imagery (CG) was being introduced. I struggled with this transition and couldn’t handle the CG effects. Being deeply invested in the concept of Alien, I had an unexpected moment of insight, realizing that I wasn’t the right fit for this project. Instead, I opted to work on A Life Less Ordinary with 20th Century Fox, a decision that turned out to be a flop. However, looking back, it’s all water under the bridge.’

So that’s what happened when Danny Boyle was offered Alien 4…

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2025-06-19 02:23