More than two decades afterGalaxy Questbecame a beloved cult classic, starSigourney Weaveris still hanging on to one lingering regret.
In a recent interview withDeadline, Weaver, 76, weighed in on the question fans have been asking since the film premiered in 1999: Why isn't there a sequel?
The answer, as it happens, is truly heartbreaking. Despite years of interest and discussion, the deciding factor was the death of her co-star, Alan Rickman, in 2016.
"We always meant to do a sequel," said Weaver. "And then with Alan passing away, we just lost heart."
Galaxy Quest, which also starred Tim Allen, Sam Rockwell, Tony Shalhoub and Daryl Mitchell, has long been praised for its affectionate satire of the science fiction genre and Hollywood excess. Over the years, rumors of a sequel, reboot or extended cut have repeatedly surfaced, largely fueled by fan enthusiasm and the film's enduring popularity.
Weaver confirmed that there were genuine conversations about continuing the story, including revisiting deleted scenes and expanding the film's legacy. However, Rickman's death made those plans feel incomplete. His portrayal of Alexander Dane—an actor forever tied to a singlesci-firole—became one of the film's emotional anchors, and it felt impossible to envision continuingGalaxy Questwithout him. Rickman's performance, both comedic and deeply human, helped elevate the film beyond parody.
"I wish they put out a director's cut of the movie because, at the last minute, DreamWorks decided to release the movie with some of the more sophisticated scenes cut that Alan was in," Weaver lamented. "Why they don't put out the movie again with more of his very, very strange and wonderful scenes?"
WhileGalaxy Questmay never receive the continuation many hoped for, its legacy remains firmly intact. The film continues to find new audiences, often cited as one of the smartest and most affectionate tributes to science fiction ever made.
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