Sigourney Weaver Reveals the Key Advice She Always Gives Younger Actors
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Raven BrunnerJanuary 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Sigourney Weaver in September 2025 -
Sigourney Weaver revealed the key advice she gives younger actors during a panel at New York Comic Con
"The message I would always like to send out is: Don’t worry so much. It's going to be fine. Just hit your mark, say the lines, go for it, and don't think about it when you go home," she said
Weaver starred as Ellen Ripley in the first four Alien movies
Sigourney Weaver is sharing her wisdom.
The actress, 76, revealed the key advice she gives younger actors during a panel at New York Comic Con.
When asked about the television series Alien: Earth, which is the is first television series in the Alien franchise, she gave the show and its cast her seal of approval.
Weaver, who starred as Ellen Ripley in the first four Alien movies, told moderator Josh Horowitz, "I met Sydney [Chandler] yesterday and some of the cast. I see myself [in them], because even though the movie had no profile, it was still a big responsibility. My heart goes out to them."
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Sigourney Weaver at New York Comic Con on Oct. 10, 2025
"Now that the movies are so beloved, I think there may even be more pressure," she added.
The actress continued to share the admiration she has for those newer in Hollywood, saying, "I'm thrilled to still be working at my age because I feel I have an opportunity as an older actor to bond with the younger actors."
"The message I would always like to send out is: Don’t worry so much. It's going to be fine. Just hit your mark, say the lines, go for it, and don't think about it when you go home," she says.
"I would have faith in these young actors. I think the cast of Alien: Earth, the direction and everything else is just extraordinary," Weaver said.
Alien: Earth premiered Aug. 12 on Hulu and follows Sydney Chandler, 29, as Wendy, a humanoid robot who leads a team of soldiers in the aftermath of a spacecraft crash-landing on Earth.
The show takes place before Ridley Scott’s iconic 1979 movie, and its first season consisted of eight episodes. Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Babou Ceesay and Samuel Blenkin also starred.
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Alex Lawther, Sydney Chandler and Lily Newmark in 'Alien: Earth.'
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Weaver previously told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that she was "really enjoying" the show.
"What I admire about it is the scope is so much more profound than just an Alien movie," the actress added. "It's about our world and what's dominating the world in 100 years, and to me, it's right on."
Weaver's additional credits include lead roles in the Ghostbusters and Avatar franchises. She is set to star in 2026's The Mandalorian and Grogu movie.
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