Alien: Earth Explained

Creator:Noah Hawley
Showrunner:Noah Hawley
Director:Noah Hawley
Network:FX on Hulu
Country:United States
Language:English

Alien: Earth is an upcoming science fiction horror television series written and directed by Noah Hawley, based on the Alien franchise. The series will serve as a prequel and will be set three decades before the events of the 1979 film Alien.[1] It stars Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, and Adarsh Gourav. The series is a joint-venture production between 20th Television and Scott Free Productions, and will be released on FX on Hulu.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Production

Development

In February 2019, Bloody Disgusting reported that two Alien television series were in development, one animated, Alien: Isolation, and one live-action, from Ridley Scott for the network FX on Hulu.[4] In December 2020, as part of Disney's Investor Day presentation, the latter television series project was officially announced to be in development for the network, with Noah Hawley as showrunner and Scott as executive producer, being set on Earth in the near future.[5] [6] On February 17, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the series is a prequel taking place before the events of Alien (1979).[7] Hawley himself confirmed that the series will be tied more into the style and mythology of the original 1979 film rather than the prequel films Prometheus (2012), and (2017).[8] In April 2023, Landgraf stated that the series was in "active pre-production".[9]

Casting

In May 2023, Sydney Chandler was cast in the lead role,[10] followed by Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, and Adarsh Gourav in July.[11] Timothy Olyphant and David Rysdahl would be among those added to the cast in November 2023.[12] [2] [13]

Filming

Principal photography was scheduled to begin in March 2022, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] Production on the series began on July 19, 2023, in Thailand. Filming (without American actress Sydney Chandler) was allowed to occur during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike due to the series' British cast working under an Equity contract.[14] In late August, the production was halted due to the strike.[15] Filming resumed in April 2024,[16] and wrapped in mid July.[17] Steve Annis serves as a cinematographer.[18]

Release

According to Hawley, Alien: Earth is expected to premiere in the first half of 2025.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Alien' FX Series Will Be Closer in Tone to First Two Movies: Expect to be 'Caught Off Guard'. IndieWire. Lattanzio. Ryan. August 3, 2022. July 21, 2023.
  2. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2023-11-28 . Noah Hawley's Alien Adds David Rysdahl . 2023-11-28 . Deadline Hollywood.
  3. Web site: Grobar . Matt . Moe Bar-El Joins Alien TV Series As Recurring . . 5 January 2024 . January 4, 2023.
  4. Web site: [Rumor] Two 'Alien' Franchise TV Shows in the Works, One from Ridley Scott and Hulu?]. John. Squires. February 13, 2019.
  5. Web site: Alien TV Show Is Coming to FX, Will Take Place on Earth . Scott . Ryan . December 10, 2020 . . February 9, 2023.
  6. Web site: New Alien TV Series Will Be Class Warfare With Xenomorphs . Breznican . Anthony . July 1, 2021 . . February 9, 2023.
  7. Web site: FX Gives New Details on 'Alien' TV Series, Teases "Big Surprises". The Hollywood Reporter. Hibberd. James. February 17, 2022. January 15, 2024.
  8. Web site: Noah Hawley Explains Why 'Prometheus' and 'Covenant' Are 'Inherently Less Useful' for 'Alien' Prequel Series. Variety. Brew. Caroline. January 14, 2024. January 15, 2024.
  9. Web site: Alien: Noah Hawley's Upcoming TV Series Gets A Positive Update From FX Boss John Landgraf . April 6, 2023 . 2023-05-12 . Sci-Fi & Fantasy Gazette . Wilding . Josh.
  10. News: Lesley . Goldberg . May 1, 2023 . FX's 'Alien' TV Series Taps Sydney Chandler to Star . . May 1, 2023.
  11. Web site: 'Alien': Alex Lawther & Samuel Blenkin Among Quartet Cast As FX Series Starts Production With No SAG-AFTRA Actors Amid Strike. Liz. Shackleton. Nellie. Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. July 20, 2023. July 21, 2023.
  12. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 2023-11-27 . Alien: Timothy Olyphant Joins Noah Hawley's FX Series . 2023-11-27 . Deadline Hollywood.
  13. Web site: Otterson . Joe . Noah Hawley's Alien Series at FX Rounds Out Main Cast (Exclusive) . . 29 November 2023 . November 29, 2023.
  14. Web site: Cobb . Kayla . 2023-11-08 . Alien Series Aiming to Premiere in 'First Half' of 2025, According to Noah Hawley . 2023-11-09 . The Wrap.
  15. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 2023-08-29 . Alien: Kit Young Added To Cast; FX Series Halts Filming Amid SAG-AFTRA Strike . 2023-08-29 . Deadline Hollywood.
  16. Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . 2024-04-19 . FX's Alien Series Adds Foundation Actress Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Filming Continues In Thailand . 2024-04-19 . Deadline Hollywood.
  17. Web site: Jack. Dunn. Selome . Hailu . 2024-07-17 . FX's Alien Series Gets Official Title Alien: Earth . 2024-07-17 . Variety.
  18. Web site: Steve Annis . LUX Artists . August 21, 2024.

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