Alien 3 (podcast) explained

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

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 , , and .[8]

The show was number two in best sellers on Audible in the month following its release.[9]

Cast and characters

Michael Biehn reprises his role as Hicks.[10] Lance Henricksen reprised his role as Bishop.[11]

Plot

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cavanaugh . Patrick . April 24, 2019 . Aliens Star Micheal Biehn Reprising Role for Alien 3 Audio Drama . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231121001137/https://comicbook.com/horror/amp/news/alien-3-audio-drama-michael-biehn-aliens-william-gibson/ . November 21, 2023 . November 21, 2023 . ComicBook.com.
  2. Web site: Dick . Jeremy . April 27, 2019 . Listen to an Alien 3 Audio Drama Clip with Michael Biehn as Hicks . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240623125913/https://movieweb.com/alien-3-audiobook-teaser-audible-michael-biehn-hicks/ . June 23, 2024 . November 21, 2023 . . en.
  3. Web site: Zachary . Brandon . April 26, 2019 . Alien 3: Michael Biehn to Star in Audio Drama Based on Unused Script . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220427043651/https://www.cbr.com/alien-3-audible-michael-biehn/ . April 27, 2022 . November 21, 2023 . . en.
  4. Web site: Venter . Brett . April 28, 2019 . Light Start – Endgame Earnings, William Gibson And Alien, Bill Nye, And Gemini Man . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231121001138/https://stuff.co.za/2019/04/28/light-start-endgame-earnings-william-gibson-and-alien-bill-nye-and-gemini-man/ . November 21, 2023 . November 21, 2023 . . en-US.
  5. Web site: Comtois . James . April 23, 2019 . WIRE Buzz: William Gibson's unproduced Alien 3 script goes audio drama; more . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231121015132/https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/wire-buzz-michael-biehn-leads-alien-3-audio-drama . November 21, 2023 . November 21, 2023 . . en-US.
  6. Web site: Liptak . Andrew . April 27, 2019 . Audible is turning William Gibson's unfilmed Alien script into an audio drama . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231121001138/https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/27/18520028/audible-william-gibson-unfilmed-alien-3-iii-script-audio-drama . November 21, 2023 . November 21, 2023 . . en.
  7. Web site: Squires . John . April 26, 2019 . Listen to a Clip from Audible's New 'Alien 3' Audio Drama, Featuring Michael Biehn as Corporal Hicks! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231121001137/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3558199/listen-clip-audibles-new-alien-3-audio-drama-featuring-michael-biehn-corporal-hicks/ . November 21, 2023 . November 21, 2023 . . en-US.
  8. Web site: Verhoeven . Paul . August 7, 2020 . Here's How Alien 3 Could've Been Great . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231121015730/https://www.ign.com/articles/alien-3-william-gibson-alternate-screenplay-audiobook . November 21, 2023 . November 21, 2023 . . en.
  9. Web site: June 11, 2019 . The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231121001137/https://apnews.com/article/8e6ca2e67e674806a7de0dd49e9e7da5 . November 21, 2023 . November 21, 2023 . . en.
  10. Web site: Barsanti . Sam . April 24, 2019 . Michael Biehn to star in audio adaptation of William Gibson's Alien 3 script . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231121001137/https://www.avclub.com/michael-biehn-to-star-in-audio-adaptation-of-william-gi-1834257121 . November 21, 2023 . November 21, 2023 . . en.
  11. Web site: Diaz . Eric . May 30, 2019 . Original ALIEN III Script Now An Audio Drama with ALIENS Cast Members . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231121015730/https://nerdist.com/article/original-alien-iii-script-audio-drama-cast-members/ . November 21, 2023 . November 21, 2023 . . en-US.
  12. Web site: Scott . Ryan . June 1, 2019 . Alien III Audible Original Drama Review: A Worthwhile Listen for Xenomorph Lovers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240623125926/https://movieweb.com/alien-3-audiobook-podcast-audio-drama-review-audible/ . June 23, 2024 . November 21, 2023 . . en.
  13. Web site: Phipps . Keith . June 24, 2019 . How William Gibson's Alien III changes the Aliens world . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201026185101/https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/24/18700951/william-gibson-alien-3-script-audio-drama-michael-biehn-hicks-ripley-lance-henriksen . October 26, 2020 . November 21, 2023 . . en.

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