No, 'Alien: Romulus 2' Didn't Get Canceled

Rumors of Alien: Romulus not getting a follow up have been greatly exaggerated. Over the weekend, outlet World of Reel alleged that the unannounced sequel had been “indefinitely shelved,” bordering on “may not ever happen.” The website cited several reasons for this, including David Jonsson recently landing Black Panther 3 and his Romulus costar Cailee Spaeny rumored for X-Men. But the biggest obstacle was allegedly Ridley Scott: returning in a producer role, he was said to be too hands on, since this sequel will bring back David, the android played by Michael Fassbender last seen in 2017’s Alien: Covenant. World of Reel claimed Fassbender “practically signed on,” but Scott refused to let the actor join the project, despite its completed script. This standstill then sent Alien: Romulus director/co-writer Fede Álvarez—who isn’t directing this next movie, but wrote and produced it—”into a tailspin” and to leave the sequel entirely. “Currently no path forward for the sequel,” said the outlet, whose story subsequently went viral and sent Alien fans into despair. And then came 20th Century Studios president Steve Asbell, using X to dispute the story with one simple word: “Nope.” That’s