James Cameron Threatened To Quit Aliens Over Sigourney Weaver's Contract
James Cameron revealed that some incorrect information given to him about Sigourney Weaver's contract had him threatening to quit Aliens.
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James Cameron revealed that some incorrect information given to him about Sigourney Weaver's contract had him threatening to quit Aliens.
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