Scott expressed how witnessing Star Wars profoundly affected him, stating, "Came here [Chinese Theater in Hollywood] to see the opening night of Star Wars and I sat there, I was depressed for three months." He felt challenged but ultimately inspired by Lucas' success, leading him to pivot from his planned project.
Scott revealed that it was not just Star Wars that shaped Alien, emphasizing, "The key detail is that Scott was brought on to direct Alien - a project that was already in progress at 20th Century Fox..." This indicates that the film's origin was multifaceted and involved key pre-existing elements.
Dan O'Bannon, initially known for his film Dark Star, pivoted to Alien following the collapse of Alejandro Jodorowsky's Dune project. O'Bannon indicated a direct connection, stating, "After that Dune fell apart is when O'Bannon first dreamed up Alien," highlighting the influence of failed projects on creative inspiration.
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