Bet You Didn’t Know These Facts About The “Alien” Films

Michael Biehn Almost Didn’t’ Get The Part

Hicks was originally played by James Remar, but Michael Biehn replaced him a few days after principal photography began, due to “artistic differences” between Remar and director James Cameron. However, Remar still appears in the finished film. He’s wearing the same armor Biehn would wear, and is seen from behind, so it’s impossible to tell the difference between the two actors. 

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