Few films have left a legacy quite like James Cameron’s sci-fi action classic Aliens, and 40 years after its release, its impact continues to resonate with generations of fans around the world.
With the film celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, we’re getting ready to welcome two of its most iconic Colonial Marines to Australia, with Jenette Goldstein (Vasquez) and Mark Rolston (Drake) set to appear at Supanova Comic Con & Gaming in Adelaide and Brisbane.
The Everblack Podcast sat down with Jenette and Mark to look back on their experiences making Aliens, the enduring friendship between their characters, working with James Cameron, and some unforgettable memories of their late co-star Bill Paxton. We also chat about the film’s incredible multi-generational legacy and what fans can look forward to when they meet them at Supanova.
Watch/listen to the interview here:
Jenette Goldstein is know for an impressive list of science fiction, horror, and action films, including her iconic role as Vasquez in Aliens, as well as her roles Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Near Dark.
You can also see Jenette in pivotal roles in Lethal Weapon 2, Star Trek Generations, Star Trek: Short Treks, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Titanic. She is also the voice of Jean Gray/Phoenix in X-Men: New Dimensions.
Mark Rolston has created such iconic roles as: Pvt. Drake in Aliens, Bogs Diamond in The Shawshank Redemption, the original Alistar in the mega hit series Supernatural. You will also know him as Walter Pierce in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and as Kuroda and Magh in Star Trek: Enterprise. You can also see him in SAW, Ahsoka and much more.
Mark is also the voice of Commissioner Gordon, Norman Osborne, Lex Luthor, Deathstroke, and Firefly!
SUPANOVA 2026
Adelaide: 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 – Adelaide Showground
Brisbane: 6-8 November 2026 – Brisbane Convention &
Exhibition Centre
Tix: https://www.supanova.com.au/
CONFIRMED SUPA-STAR GUESTS
Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, The Goonies)
Christopher Lambert (Highlander, Mortal Kombat)
Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Resident Alien, Star Wars)
Sara Tomko (Resident Alien, Once Upon A Time)
Anson Mount (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds)
Rena Owen (Moana, Once Were Warriors)
Jed Brophy (The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit Trilogy)
Bruce Hopkins (The Lord of the Rings, Xena)
Kiran Shah (The Lord of the Rings, Aliens, Greystoke)
Shane Rangi (The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit Trilogy)
Stephen Hunter (The Hobbit Trilogy)
Mitchell Hope (Descendants, Love You Like That)
John Jarratt (Wolf Creek, Love You Like That)
Lincoln Lewis (Getaway, Home and Away)
David Bateson (Hitman series)
Lenore Zann (X-Men ’97, X-Men: The Animated Series)
Sean Chiplock (The Amazing Digital Circus, Re)
Amanda Hufford (The Amazing Digital Circus)
Stacey McEwan (The Artisan & Glacian Trilogies)
Kevin Eastman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Freddie Williams II (Batman/TMNT)
Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies, Deadpool)
CANCELLED APPEARANCES
Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings, Sin City)
Gina Torres (Firefly, The Legend of Vox Machina)
‘ALIENS’ COLONIAL MARINES
Mark Rolston (Supernatural, Star Trek)
Jenette Goldstein (Terminator 2, Near Dark)
Daniel Kash (Star Trek: Discovery)
Cynthia Dale Scott (Night of the Demons)
Carl Toop (Alien Warrior in Aliens)
‘THE SCOUNDRELS’
Tommy Gofton (The Deadliest Dungeon)
Andrew Wincott (Baldur’s Gate 3)
Mela Lee (Mortal Kombat 11, Apex Legends)
Carolina Ravassa (Overwatch, X-Men ’97)
Lucie Pohl (Overwatch, Red Dwarf XI)
Jason Spisak (Arcane, Young Justice)
Faye Mata (Konosuba!, Fate/Apocrypha)
ADELAIDE EXCLUSIVES
Karl Urban (The Lord of the Rings, The Boys)
BRISBANE EXCLUSIVES
Graham McTavish (The Hobbit Trilogy)
Bob Morley (The 100, In Limbo, Another)
Jamison Newlander (The Lost Boys)
Michael Dudikoff (American Ninja)
Ricco Ross (Aliens, Doctor Who, Highlander)
Nathan Jones (Mad Max, Mortal Kombat)
Please check the Supanova website for additional stars and individual guests’ confirmed day(s) of appearance.
