‘Alien Nation’ Remake In The Works At Fox
AddAlien Nationto the long, long list of ’80s properties slated for a modern makeover. 20th Century Fox is developing a remake of the 1988 sci-fi film, with a new script byIron ManwritersArt MarcumandMatt Holloway. More details on theAlien Nationremake after the jump.
THRreported the news. No director, stars, or producers are on board at this time.
The original film took place in the not-so-distant year of 1991. Aliens have arrived in Los Angeles and are co-existing, uneasily, with humans. The so-called Newcomers are kept separate from the human population, and regarded with suspicion for their strange habits. (Think District 9.)
Mandy Patinkinplayed Francisco, the first-ever alien cop, who is partnered with veteran human officer Sykes (played by James Caan). Initially, Sykes is prejudiced against his Newcomer colleague, but the two overcome their differences as they work together on a case.Alien Nationdid well enough at the box office to get a TV spinoff. The series lasted just one season, but the franchise continued through the ’90s with several TV films. Several books and comic books based on the property were also released.
A few years back Syfyattempted to reviveAlien Nationfor television, but their plans didn’t get very far.
The upcoming remake will start at the beginning, revealing how and why the aliens came to Earth. Fox reportedly hopes for a reimagining along the lines of their currentPlanet of the Apesseries.
Coming Soonpoints out thatPlanet of the ApesandAlien Nationactually crossed over at one point in comic book form, but we’ll have to wait and see if Fox has any plans to go that route with the cinematic reboots. (Probably not, unless they get really desperate.)
BesidesIron Man, Marcum and Holloway’s credits includePunisher: War Zoneand the upcomingHighlanderreboot. They also worked on early drafts ofTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which finally hit theaters last year.
