Alien vs. Predator: According to Variety, Lance Henriksen, who played the sythetic human 'Bishop' in Aliens, has joined the cast of the upcoming sci-fi thriller, Alien vs. Predator!

Henriksen will portray a billionaire industrialist who finances an expedition to the Antarctic to uncover an ancient pyramid and insists on joining the scientists on the journey. When they arrive, they discover two alien races engaged in the ultimate battle.

Paul W.S. Anderson is helming the film written by Shane Salerno and Anderson. Shooting begins late October in Prague.

Thanks to CS! for the scoop!

Alien Vs. Predator was released August 13th, 2004 and stars Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen, Ewen Bremner, Colin Salmon, Tommy Flanagan, Joseph Rye, Agathe de La Boulaye. The film is directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.