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Sigourney Weaver Reveals Galaxy Quest Sequel Near-Casting Cumberbatch

10/21/2025

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At New York Comic Con, Sigourney Weaver, the actress, revealed that a Galaxy Quest sequel nearly cast Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Lazarus, Alan Rickman's character, with a humorous story.
The project stalled after Alan Rickman's death in 2016, despite ongoing discussions of a sequel or series.
Weaver said she remains connected to her character Gwen and noted that a TV series has been considered but remains uncertain.

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At New York Comic Con, Sigourney Weaver, the actress, revealed that a Galaxy Quest sequel nearly cast Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Lazarus, Alan Rickman's character, with a humorous story.
The project stalled after Alan Rickman's death in 2016, despite ongoing discussions of a sequel or series.
Weaver said she remains connected to her character Gwen and noted that a TV series has been considered but remains uncertain.