In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Sigourney Weaver discussed a Galaxy Quest sequel that was never made. The 1999 cult sci-fi comedy performed well at release and left room for a follow-up, yet Galaxy Quest 2 never materialized. At one point a series was reported to be in development, but there has been little news since.
Weaver reflected on her career and cited Gwen DeMarco from Galaxy Quest among her most memorable roles. She said she had really wanted to play Gwen because the character felt closer to her than Ripley from the Alien films. Weaver praised the ensemble cast, noting that working with Tony Shalhoub and Alan Rickman was extraordinary.
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Regarding the planned sequel, Weaver recalled that co-writer Bob Gordon had written a second script and did not hand it to DreamWorks because he believed the original project had been missed. She said the team always intended to pursue a sequel, but the death of Alan Rickman dampened their interest. She described the project as a love letter to actors.
Weaver also commented on the long-rumored director’s cut of Galaxy Quest. She suggested that a different tone might exist in such a cut, pointing out that DreamWorks released the theatrical version with some more sophisticated scenes removed to position the film against Stuart Little. She added that there are “very strange and wonderful” scenes with Rickman that some fans might want to see released.
Weaver is best known for her portrayal of Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise, a performance that has left a lasting mark on science fiction. Other notable roles include Dana Barrett in the Ghostbusters films, Dian Fossey in Gorillas in the Mist, and Janey Carver in The Ice Storm. Yet Gwen DeMarco remains a standout for Weaver because the character embodies both aspiration and the challenges of being taken seriously in a demanding world.
She explained that she wanted to portray a young woman in a star-making environment who desires fame but is not readily recognized because of appearances. Weaver said she felt a strong sense of compassion and sisterhood with Gwen and with Tawny, the character she plays within Galaxy Quest.
Fans may continue to hold out hope for a director’s cut or a new project related to Galaxy Quest.
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