> At a Glance
> – Sigourney Weaver, 76, shared her go-to advice for younger actors at New York Comic Con
> – She endorsed the new Alien: Earth series and its cast, calling the direction “extraordinary”
> – Why it matters: The original Ellen Ripley offers a veteran’s pep talk amid mounting franchise expectations
Sigourney Weaver stepped onto the New York Comic Con stage with a clear mission: reassure the next generation carrying the Alien torch. At 76, the star of the first four Alien films told the crowd she’s grateful to keep working so she can pass the baton-and calm nerves-face to face.
The Advice She Swears By
Weaver’s message is simple and blunt:
- “Don’t worry so much. It’s going to be fine.”
- “Hit your mark, say the lines, go for it, and don’t think about it when you go home.”
She delivered the tip during a Q&A with moderator Josh Horowitz after voicing full confidence in Alien: Earth, the franchise’s first television entry.
Backing the New Crew
Weaver met Sydney Chandler and other cast members the day before the panel and felt an instant flashback:
> “I see myself [in them], because even though the movie had no profile, it was still a big responsibility. My heart goes out to them.”
She believes the prestige of the films now adds pressure, but insists the newcomers can handle it:
> “I would have faith in these young actors. I think the cast of Alien: Earth, the direction and everything else is just extraordinary.”
Show Snapshot
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Premiere | Aug. 12 on Hulu |
| Setting | Before Ridley Scott’s 1979 film |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Lead | Sydney Chandler as humanoid robot Wendy |
| Co-stars | Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Babou Ceesay, Samuel Blenkin |
Weaver told News Of Los Angeles earlier this year she’s “really enjoying” the expansion:
> “What I admire about it is the scope is so much more profound than just an Alien movie. It’s about our world and what’s dominating the world in 100 years, and to me, it’s right on.”
Key Takeaways
- Weaver’s top advice to rising actors: relax and trust the process
- She endorses Alien: Earth and its young ensemble without reservation
- The veteran icon will next appear in 2026’s The Mandalorian and Grogu movie
From Ellen Ripley to mentor-in-chief, Sigourney Weaver keeps the Alien legacy alive by cheering on the next cohort-and reminding them not to sweat the small stuff.
