Gemma Arterton to star in new 'Alien' films?

Ridley Scott' is busy prepping those "Alien" prequels we will soon get to watch on the big screen, and that means it's also time to think about casting. Word out there is Gemma Arterton is in the mix.

Well, let's say she's being considered for the films. Digital Spy reports Arterton revealed she will be meeting with Scott. He was apparently impressed by her in "The Disappearance of Alice Creed."

That's it for now. We'll let you know once we hear or read more about this. Arterton has been busy, appearing in "Clash of the Titans," "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" and upcoming "Tamara Drewe."