Ridley Scott Drops 'Alien: Covenant' Sequel Update, Regrets Losing 'Blade Runner' Rights Ridley Scott's recent comments about the Alien: Covenant sequel have left fans buzzing with a mix of excitement and questions.
The director's announcement that the sequel will follow David (Michael Fassbender) as he creates a new world for himself is intriguing, but it also highlights the ongoing fascination with the android character.
Scott's assertion that artificial intelligence can "go off like a bomb" echoes concerns about the potential risks of advanced AI.