A closer look at “Alien: Covenant Sequel Taps Prisoners Writer Aaron Guzikowski”, exactly as the source publishes it. Ridley Scott's Alien: Covenant is getting a sequel, with screenwriter Aaron Guzikowski, known for Prisoners, reportedly attached to write. The follow-up to the 2017 sci-fi horror film continues the story set in the Alien universe, which has grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide across its installments. Guzikowski's involvement signals a focus on tense, character-driven horror, given his work on the critically acclaimed Prisoners starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal.
While plot details remain under wraps, the sequel is expected to pick up after the events of Covenant, which ended with David (Michael Fassbender) in control of the colony ship. For fans of the franchise, this news matters because it suggests 20th Century Studios is moving forward with Scott's prequel series despite mixed reviews for Covenant. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.