Released in 1986,Alienswas radically different fromAlien, its franchise predecessor.
Played by Michael Biehn, Hicks was a strong but likable presence well-liked by many viewers oftheAlienmovies.
Originally, actor James Remar was cast as the character and had a darker take on the role.
However, several unfortunate incidents resulted in Remar eventually being replaced by Biehn.
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