The briefing scene with the Colonial Marines in Aliens occurs at the beginning of the film, but was the last scene shot. This was done intentionally, so that the camaraderie the actors developed while making the film would be more apparent as they bantered back and forth during the scene.

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image showing The briefing scene with the Colonial Marines in Aliens occurs at the beginning of the film, but was the last scene shot. This was done intentionally, so that the camaraderie the actors developed while making the film would be more apparent as they bantered back and forth during the scene.

Friendly_Necromorph on May 20th, 2018 at 01:14 UTC »

I really love stuff like this, film makers thinking of relationships outside of the movie to better develop the subtext within the movie. Similar to Saving Private Ryan where Matt Damon was intentionally excluded from boot camp so the other actors would resent him. Authentic emotion within the actors goes a long way when they're in character.

mike_pants on May 20th, 2018 at 01:30 UTC »

Cameron ain't no slouch when it comes to characterization

The_Goondocks on May 20th, 2018 at 04:04 UTC »

It's also because James Remar, the original Hicks, got fired part way through the production for getting coked up and putting a hole in the set with his shotgun.

Edit: He blew a hole in the Little Shop of Horrors set next door.

https://alienseries.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/the-other-hicks-james-remar/