Sigourney Weaver Says Benedict Cumerbatch Almost Replaced Alan Rickman in Galaxy Quest Sequel
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Sigourney Weaver says Benedict Cumerbatch almost replaced Alan Rickman in Galaxy Quest sequel
Galaxy Quest took what could have been a throwaway parody — washed-up actors from a cult sci-fi show getting roped into a genuine space adventure by aliens who think it’s all real — and turned it into something truly special. Balancing sharp comedy, thrilling action, and genuine heart, the film also boasted a flawless cast: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell, and more. There has been talk of a …
Sigourney Weaver Reveals Benedict Cumberbatch Was Considered to Replace Alan Rickman in a GALAXY QUEST Sequel
Fans have been waiting years to see a sequel to Galaxy Quest, but according to Sigourney Weaver, one of the versions that almost happened would have featured Benedict Cumberbatch stepping into a role inspired by the late Alan Rickman.Speaking at New York Comic Con (via People), Weaver said: "They were absolutely going to do it and they had a very funny story." The long-discussed sequel to the 1999 sci-fi comedy has faced plenty of challenges, an…
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