Sigourney Weaver Says Benedict Cumerbatch Almost Replaced Alan Rickman in Galaxy Quest Sequel

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…

Sigourney Weaver reveals one version of the stalled Galaxy Quest sequel involved Benedict Cumberbatch playing a version of Alan Rickman's character

A proposed Galaxy Quest sequel could have starred Benedict Cumberbatch