Portman tipped for 'Alien' prequel

Natalie Portman is favourite to be cast in Ridley Scott's upcoming 'Alien' prequel.

Wed, 13 Oct, 2010 - 11:13

Natalie Portman is favourite to be cast in Ridley Scott's upcoming 'Alien' prequel.

The 'Black Swan' actress would play an as-yet-unknown character in the movie, which has recently had a new screenplay drafted by Damon Lindelof turned into 20th Century Fox which they are said to be "very pleased with".

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