Cailee Spaeny signs on to star in a new Alien movie for director Fede Alvarez

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Just eight months after it was revealed that a new Alien movie was in development at 20th Century Studios, it seems they have found their star in Caliee Spaeny.The 25-year-old actress - who is currently in production in a Priscilla Presley biopic where she plays the title character - has entered talks to star, via Deadline.No story details have been released, though the initial report from March revealed this project is, 'unconnected to previous movies' in the Alien franchise.

New star: Just eight months after it was revealed that a new Alien movie was in development at 20th Century Studios, it seems they have found their star in Caliee Spaeny Unconnected: No story details have been released, though the initial report from March revealed this project is, 'unconnected to previous movies' in the Alien franchiseThe project will be directed by Fede Alvarez (Don't Breathe), with original Alien director Ridley Scott set to produce through his Scott Free Productions banner.Alvarez is said to be a 'rabid' fan of the entire Alien franchise, which started with Scott's 1979 classic Alien and includes the 1986 sequel Aliens, 1992's Alien 3 and 1997's Alien Resurrection.

Scott returned to direct two Alien prequels, 2012's Prometheus and 2017's Alien: Covenant, though he'll only be on board as a producer on this project.

Rabid fan: Alvarez is said to be a 'rabid' fan of the entire Alien franchise, which started with Scott's 1979 classic Alien and includes the 1986 sequel Aliens (above), 1992's Alien 3 and 1997's Alien ResurrectionAlvarez reportedly pitched this idea casually to Scott years ago, which apparently stuck with the filmmaker.Scott called Alvarez late last year and asked if he was still up for making the film and the rest is.