Alien 3 (podcast)
Alien 3 (stylized as Alien III) is an audio drama adaptation of William Gibson's unused 1987 script for the film of the same name. The audio drama was directed by Dirk Maggs and produced by Audible. The show stars Michael Biehn and Lance Henricksen, who reprised their roles as Dwayne Hicks and Bishop respectively.
Background
[edit]The show debuted on May 30, 2019.[1] The show was released exclusively on Audible.[2] The show was created for the 40th anniversary of the Alien films.[3]
The show uses a script written by William Gibson in 1987 that was never filmed.[4][5] The script was previously adapted into a comic book series by Dark Horse Comics.[6] The audio drama was directed by Dirk Maggs.[7] Maggs had previously directed the audiobooks Alien: Out of the Shadows, Alien: River of Pain, and Alien: Sea of Sorrows.[8]
The show was number two in best sellers on Audible in the month following its release.[9]
Cast and characters
[edit]Michael Biehn reprises his role as Hicks.[10] Lance Henricksen reprised his role as Bishop.[11]
- Andrew James Spooner
- Barbara Barnes
- Ben Cura
- Cliff Chapman
- Dai Tabuchi
- Dar Dash
- David Seddon
- Graham Hoadly
- Harry Ditson
- Keith Wickham
- Laurel Lefkow
- Lorelei King
- Mairead Doherty
- Martin McDougall
- Michael Biehn
- Michael Roberts
- Rebecca Yeo
- Samantha Coughlan
- Sarah Pitard
- Siri Steinmo
- Tom Alexander
Plot
[edit]The story begins after the events of Aliens with Dwayne Hicks, Ellen Ripley, Bishop, and Newt returning from LV-426 in their spaceship the Sulaco.[12] The ship enters territory of the Union of Progressive Peoples and later docks at the space station of Anchorpoint.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Cavanaugh, Patrick (April 24, 2019). "Aliens Star Micheal Biehn Reprising Role for Alien 3 Audio Drama". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Dick, Jeremy (April 27, 2019). "Listen to an Alien 3 Audio Drama Clip with Michael Biehn as Hicks". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on June 23, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Zachary, Brandon (April 26, 2019). "Alien 3: Michael Biehn to Star in Audio Drama Based on Unused Script". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Venter, Brett (April 28, 2019). "Light Start – Endgame Earnings, William Gibson And Alien, Bill Nye, And Gemini Man". Stuff South Africa. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Comtois, James (April 23, 2019). "WIRE Buzz: William Gibson's unproduced Alien 3 script goes audio drama; more". Syfy. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Liptak, Andrew (April 27, 2019). "Audible is turning William Gibson's unfilmed Alien script into an audio drama". The Verge. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Squires, John (April 26, 2019). "Listen to a Clip from Audible's New 'Alien 3' Audio Drama, Featuring Michael Biehn as Corporal Hicks!". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Verhoeven, Paul (August 7, 2020). "Here's How Alien 3 Could've Been Great". IGN. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com". Associated Press. June 11, 2019. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Barsanti, Sam (April 24, 2019). "Michael Biehn to star in audio adaptation of William Gibson's Alien 3 script". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Diaz, Eric (May 30, 2019). "Original ALIEN III Script Now An Audio Drama with ALIENS Cast Members". Nerdist. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Scott, Ryan (June 1, 2019). "Alien III Audible Original Drama Review: A Worthwhile Listen for Xenomorph Lovers". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on June 23, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Phipps, Keith (June 24, 2019). "How William Gibson's Alien III changes the Aliens world". The Verge. Archived from the original on October 26, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
