‘Aliens’ Star Ricco Ross Reflects on the Film’s Success: 'Like Catching Lightning in a Bottle' (Exclusive)

Nearly 40 years after Aliens was released, actor Ricco Ross says he was surprised by the film's massive success. The veteran actor told Men's Journal behind-the-scenes facts about the iconic movie and shared that its cast couldn't predict how beloved the sci-fi classic would become. “It’s like catching lightning in a bottle,” Ross said.

During the same interview, Ross also discussed his role in the cult classic horror movie Wishmaster and what it was like working with Whitney Houston.

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