Sigourney Weaver at 76: Icon Returns to Action with Tomb Raider Series and Potential Alien Film

Hollywood Legend Continues to Break Barriers

After nearly five decades as one of Hollywood’s most iconic leading women, Sigourney Weaver continues to defy expectations. At 76, the legendary actress shows no signs of slowing down, with multiple high-profile projects capturing headlines this December.

Joining the Tomb Raider Universe

Sigourney Weaver is in talks to join the upcoming Tomb Raider series for Prime Video, alongside Sophie Turner who is set to star as Lara Croft, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge on as writer and executive producer. The new series begins filming on January 19, adding another major franchise to Weaver’s impressive resume. Though it is unknown who Weaver would play, the casting news has generated considerable excitement among fans.

Potential Return as Ellen Ripley

In an equally thrilling development, Sigourney Weaver shared she hopes another ‘Alien’ movie is in the works, after confirming that she’s seen a script of a potential film. Walter Hill wrote 50 pages exploring Ripley’s possible future, which impressed Weaver. Speaking about the project, she said “We’re just taking it one step at a time” regarding a potential return to the iconic role she last played in 1997.

Avatar: Fire and Ash and Career Reflections

Weaver is also a key part of the ‘Avatar’ films, with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ hitting theaters on Dec. 19. At the Red Sea Film Festival, the actress lauded the advanced performance capture technology used by Cameron, saying, “Jim invented this technology really to let actors be whatever they could be” and “It’s not AI, it’s actually anti-AI.”

Significance for Fans and Industry

The acclaimed actress reflects on overcoming rejection, finding strength in vulnerability, and why at 76, she’s finally realizing dreams that have been years in the making, as she continues to carve her own unconventional path through Hollywood and shows no signs of slowing down. Weaver’s continued success demonstrates that age is no barrier to leading action franchises, inspiring both audiences and fellow actors. With potential appearances in beloved franchises and new collaborations ahead, Sigourney Weaver remains a force in entertainment.