Watch Sigourney Weaver film cameo scene for Doc Martin

Alien star Sigourney Weaver has filmed an unlikely cameo in Cornish comedy-drama Doc Martin.

Footage online shows the Hollywood actress sharing a scene with the show’s star Martin Clunes.

She joined the crew of the hit ITV show in Port Isaac, Cornwall, last week.

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An ITV spokeswoman confirmed her appearance, but refused to comment on her role.

Oscar-nominated Sigourney, who shot to fame playing Ripley in science fiction classic Alien, has appeared in numerous films including Ghostbusters and Gorillas In The Mist.

 

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