Comments by "Machu Pikachu" (@machupikachu1085) on "What Happened To Our Villains?" video.

Ironically, that character was so well written with a full arc is because Ripley was written as a male lead. Weaver came into read for Veronica's part, and won over the producers. She was Ripley. Ripley wasn't a kickass female character, she was a kickass character that ended up being female. Cheers!
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@johngeiger3770 Agreed. Ironically, that character was so well written with a full arc is because Ripley was written as a male lead. Weaver came into read for Veronica's part, and won over the producers. She was Ripley. Ripley wasn't a kickass female character, she was a kickass character that ended up being female. Cheers!
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@anthonyobryan3485 HAHA totally true! I would like to add that the Xenomorph would also most likely be re-written from a female to male. That way, Ripley can really cut loose! 😆
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Ironically, Ripley was written as male, but Weaver got the part because she embodied the character. Her character is amazing and iconic not because she was female, but because it was so well written. This proves the point that gender does not matter, only good storytelling and character arcs do.
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