Prometheus 2 - Problems finding a new story?
It would seem that the recent reports of the Prometheus 2 script going well an it being incredible, may not in fact be so. According to Bloody Disgusting both Ridley Scott and 20th Century Fox are struggling to find a story for the Prometheus sequel and its eventual triology. Apparently they are passing on the blame on to writer Damon Lindelof, whom received a lot of criticism upon the released of Prometheus. As we all now Damon Lindelof was brought to the Prometheus project to polish up the original script by Jon Spaihts, that was called at that time Alien: Engineers and was heavily connected to Alien franchise and didn't left a lot of room for expanding the universe, for instance the planet in which the story took place was LV426 and not LV223 like in the movie. The Juggernaut ship was supposed to be the derelict craft from the original Alien. So basicaly everything that was directly connected to the Alien franchise was changed or removed and saved for the sequel. In the same rumour package Lindelof apperantly was the one that had the idea to extend the movie to a triology and then ran off, leaving Ridley Scott and 20th Century Fox with a hot potato on their hands.
It didn't took very long for Damon Lindelof, the co-writer of Prometheus to respond the rumours that were circulating, he told Germain Lussier from /Film via twitter that "I don't believe Ridley Scott has ever freaked out in his life.". He than spoke again in an e-mail sent to Germain to better clarify the situation:
"Hey, man!
While I'm happy to maintain my ongoing role as internets whipping boy (well, not happy, but at least resigned) this is a weird attack piece, even for someone who should be used to it by now.
The unglamorous truth is this:
During the creative process of Prometheus, all involved (that includes Fox and Ridley) had a strong desire for this film to launch off in its own way so that by the end, it would not connect directly to the original ALIEN, but instead run parallel to it. This is something that I talked about many, many times in the press burst around the release of the movie. As you probably remember, there was a lot of interest as to whether Prometheus was a "prequel" - the answer was, "Yes. Sort of. But if there was a sequel to Prometheus, it would not be ALIEN."
Taking the strong foundation that Jon Spaihts had already written, I worked on the script to this end - and yes, during that process, Ridley did occasionally riff on what he felt might happen next as Shaw and David's Head ventured off of LV-223 in search of wherever The Engineers had come from.
After the movie came out and discussions began about a possible sequel, I was already neck deep in writing and producing TOMORROWLAND with Brad Bird. I have found, unfortunately, that if I take on too many projects at one time, there is a higher probability of those projects sucking. And contrary to popular belief, I do not want anything I work on to suck. I really don't. I care about these stories deeply - not just as a writer, but as a fan. It might not always feel that way to the audience, but I swear to God it is true. It also so happens that Ridley was about to embark on directing his next movie, THE COUNSELOR, and had another one, CHILD 44 lined up right behind it. The conclusion was obvious - In the best interest of the franchise, it was best to take myself out of the running before I had to suffer the embarrassment of potentially not even being offered it.
And that it is the complete (if not somewhat boring) truth.
As to whether Ridley and Fox are "freaking out" about me not working on a sequel, well that's news to me. I retain awesome relationships with both. More importantly, the idea that there aren't many, MANY writers out there capable of taking the reins is sort of ridiculous. I did not map out a trilogy and then walk when the going got tough. Anyone who says otherwise doesn't know me and doesn't know the truth.
The process of working on Prometheus with Ridley was one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. Love or hate the result of that work, I don't regret having done it for a second.
Bloody Disgusting was very clever in tagging their story with the sentiment that denials were going to come. This would seem to throw shade on me denying the veracity of the story simply by anticipating that I would.
But denying the story I am.
As I said, I will take all the abuse in the world for the things I have done, but I refuse to take it for the things I have not.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Your Pal,
Damon"
So it would seem that the rumours that were being spread are not very accurate and that Prometheus 2 is not in serious troubles. Besides according to Badass Digest, "Fox has been taking many, many meetings with screenwriters, and that screenwriters have been pretty much bringing in their own pitches, not working within an established frame."
But do not forget that Ridley Scott has more on his plate than a sequel or a triology, he has something much better. (read more)
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