Fans have been waiting for years to see a sequel Galaxy Questbut second Sigourney Weaverone of the almost-happened versions would have been present Benedict Cumberbatch step into a role inspired by the deceased Alan Rickmann.
Speaking at New York Comic Con (via People), Weaver said, “They absolutely would and they had a very fun story.”
The much-talked-about sequel to the 1999 sci-fi comedy faced many challenges, and Rickman’s death in 2016 made the idea of returning to that world even more difficult.
Weaver, who played Gwen DeMarco in the original film, he explained, “I think it would have happened by now. At one point, they talked about Benedict Cumberbatch playing a version of Alan [Rickman]it’s part. It’s very difficult to go back without Alan there.”
Galaxy Quest is a hilarious and heartfelt parody of Star Trek fandom that follows the cast of a fictional sci-fi show who are mistaken by aliens for real heroes. Weaver’s Gwen was the ever-professional Lieutenant Tawny Madison, while Rickman’s Alexander Dane played the perpetually exasperated Doctor Lazarus, a classically trained actor trapped in the body of a space alien.
The film also starred Tim Allen, Tony ShalhoubAND Sam Rockwelland was directed by Dean Parisotwhich he later continued to direct Bill and Ted face the music.
Since its release, Galaxy Quest has become a cult hit, and the idea of a sequel or continuation of the series has floated around Hollywood for years, even spawning a shelved Amazon project at one point. But without Rickman it would be difficult to do it properly.
As for Weaver, she will return as Kiri, Jake and Neytiri’s adopted Na’vi daughter in Avatar: Fire and Ashwhich will be released in theaters on December 19th. Will also join the Star Wars galaxy inside The Mandalorian and Groguwhere he will play a colonel of the New Republic.
What do you think about the fact that Cumberbatch was determined to replace Rickman at one point in an effort to get him? Galaxy Quest2 from the ground?
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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