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Alien: Earth creator says the upcoming sci-fi show will dedicate more screentime than any of the movies to the Xenomorph, Facehuggers, and a few new creatures: "I am trying to re-mystify Alien"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Get ready Alien fans, because the first TV show in the franchise is set to have even more Xenomorphs, Facehuggers, and creatures than ever before, with more screentime than the monsters were allowed in previous movies. "We're seeing more [of the] Xenomorph than any of these movies," Alien: Earth director Dana Gonzales to Collider. "All the movies, if you really study them, are like, 20 frames, two seconds, they show the Xenomorph. We have huge sequences where all you're seeing is the Xenomorph." But the Xenomorph has had a little upgrade, as creator Noah Hawley said, "I always felt like it was the least effective when it looked like a guy in a suit," pointing out that the Xenomorph in the original movie can look a little too human at some points. "It's very black in the movie. I wanted to play into more of the bug-like quality of it, so maybe it falls a little more in the roach coloration." Oh, and it can jump too. Director Gonzales explained how with new stunt techniques and wirework, the team was able to "fly the Xeno around," and feature the monster in its full glory rather than only showing parts of it, like so many of the Alien movies do. "So it's not so much just coming out and scaring you and having that kind of jump scare," said Gonzales. "It's literally flying through the air. It's chasing. There's a lot that supports the fact that you see it, and I don't know if those other films had that." As well as the Xenomorph, the show will include a bunch of different creatures. The series begins with a team of space explorers aboard the USCSS Maginot, researching five different Alien lifeforms, including the Orchid, the Eye Midge, the Facehugger, and the Xenomorph. However, when the spacecraft crash-lands on Earth, the creatures are set loose. In the most recent Alien: Earth trailer, we saw a baby Xenomorph, a strange flower-bud-like creature, and an infected goat. But just because you have seen some of those creatures before, don't expect to know exactly how they operate. "I am trying to re-mystify Alien," said Hawley. "So much of what made that first movie and the second movie so horrifying was that every time you thought you knew what the lifecycle of this creature was, it just got worse… I've tried to come up with ways that the show returns that sense of, 'What's going to happen next? That's so gross!'" Alien: Earth stars Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, Adarsh Gourav, Kit Young, Timothy Olyphant, and more. Alien: Earth premieres on FX and Hulu in the US on August 12, and will start streaming on Disney Plus in the UK from August 13. For more, check out our list of the best alien movies, and keep up with the most exciting upcoming shows. Solve the daily Crossword
Tom's Guide
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'Alien: Earth' producer says the series will feature 'more Xenomorph' than any of the movies — and I'm here for it
What's that sound? Oh yeah, it's the unmistakable hiss of a Xenomorph ready to take over your screen — or maybe it's me, screaming with excitement. It's just over three weeks until 'Alien: Earth' debuts with its first two episodes, and in the lead-up, there's been plenty of conversation with the creative team about what fans can expect. In fact, executive producer Dana Gonzales shared plenty of insights in a recent Collider interview, including how 'Alien: Earth' will give fans more Xenomorph screen time than any previous movie in the franchise. Although Gonzales didn't specify exactly how many Xenomorphs will appear, he did say: 'All the movies, if you really study them, are like, 20 frames, two seconds, they show the Xenomorph. We have huge sequences where all you're seeing is the Xenomorph. It's driving a lot of things. 'We have a pretty incredible performer that's doing it and a great stunt team. We're asking them to do a lot. Again, it's finding the balance of how that works, because seriously, [nothing] in the franchise has shown as much as we have.' Since 'Alien: Earth' features more Xenomorph screen time than ever before, making sure the updated design looked great on camera was a top priority. Gonzales explained in the interview that while the series uses CGI in post-production, the Xenomorph itself is completely practical: 'It's 100% real.' He then added: 'And the Facehuggers we have, they're all real. I don't know how many we have, but we have many Facehuggers that do different things. So there are mostly real creatures. I think [it's] the fact that Wētā [FX] built these incredible characters that do several things really well that we can see them longer. Even the eggs are quite sophisticated, and we can show them. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 'I think that's gonna be the strength of the show, especially to have eight hours of that compared to an hour and a half movie. I don't know our running time of creatures, but it's going to be quite a bit.' Originally, I was firmly convinced that the Xenomorph was at its best when kept lurking in the shadows just out of sight, mysterious and terrifying. After all, 'Alien' earned its iconic status by making the creature feel truly alien. But we've seen that approach countless times now, and 'Alien: Earth' is shifting gears. Don't get me wrong, I hope future movies continue to keep Xenomorphs lurking in the shadows to build suspense within a shorter runtime. But for a series, it makes sense to have them front and center. After all, this is eight hours of content, not just 90 minutes of horror. This upcoming series will explore how the Xenomorph adapts and reacts to an unfamiliar environment, introducing not only the classic terror but also new creatures designed to 're-mystify' the franchise, as director Noah Hawley described it. This fresh take genuinely excites me because it honors the legacy while pushing boundaries. With Gonzales confirming that practical effects take center stage and that the Xenomorph will have unprecedented screen time, the anticipation just keeps building. Plus, with 'Alien: Earth' shaped by Hawley's multi-season vision, having more Xenomorph screen time makes perfect sense. It allows the show to explore the creature's presence and impact in greater depth over an extended narrative, giving us fans a richer experience than a typical movie runtime could offer. Calling myself an 'Alien' fan doesn't quite cut it. We're talking shelves of magazines, figurines taking up any free space in my room, and countless posters I've collected over the years. And somehow, that obsession is only going to grow when 'Alien: Earth' premieres on FX on Hulu in the U.S. on August 12, and on Disney Plus in the U.K. on August 13. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
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06-06-2025
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Everything to know about ‘Alien: Earth' as trailer drops: Timeline, cast, premiere date
An alien invasion is about to hit FX on Hulu. Alien: Earth is a sci-fi thriller that's set two years before the events of the influential first Alien film. Created by Noah Hawley (Fargo), the TV project focuses on the Weyland-Yutani Corporation and the race to create new android life. (And yes, there will be Xenomorphs and Facehuggers.) This marks the first major television series based on the franchise, which already consists of seven main movies and two crossovers with Predator. Read on for everything to know about Alien: Earth. More from GoldDerby Jay Duplass on exposing his 'dad bod' and playing a 'soft villain' in 'Dying for Sex': 'Easily one of my biggest acting challenges' 5 slots isn't enough: More limited series deserve a chance to compete with 'Adolescence' Laugh tracks: The state of the 2025 Emmy comedy race Mark your calendars! Alien: Earth will debut with two episodes on Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FX and Hulu, and will air every subsequent Tuesday until the Sept. 23 finale. The network is hoping this will be its next Shōgun, a big budget epic that will sweep upcoming awards shows and drive viewership numbers. FX Sydney Chandler leads the ensemble as Wendy, an adult woman with a child's consciousness. Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, a synthetic who serves as Wendy's mentor. Alex Lawther is a soldier named CJ "Hermit." Samuel Blenkin portrays Boy Kavalier, a young CEO who's often seen barefoot. The sprawling cast also includes Babou Ceesay, Adrian Edmondson, David Rysdahl, Essie Davis, Lily Newmark, Erana James, Adarsh Gourav, Jonathan Ajayi, Kit Young, Diêm Camille, Moe Bar-El, and Sandra Yi Sencindiver. Alien: Earth is a prequel to the 1979 Alien movie, directed by Ridley Scott and conceived by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett. That original story took place in 2122 aboard the commercial spaceship Nostromo, which places Alien: Earth in the year 2120. In other words, Sigourney Weaver's iconic character Ripley is still alive and well within the world of Alien: Earth. But whether she'll pop up in the new project remains to be seen. FX From FX: "In the year 2120, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans. But the game is changed when the wunderkind Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unlocks a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). The first hybrid prototype named Wendy marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After Weyland-Yutani's spaceship collides into Prodigy City, Wendy and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined." Noah Hawley is the showrunner, executive producer, writer, and director for Alien: Earth. Additional executive producers are Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Joseph Iberti, Dana Gonzales, and Clayton Krueger. Hawley, Gonzales, and Ugla Hauksdóttir tag-teamed on directing the eight episodes, while Hawley wrote or cowrote all of them with Bob DeLaurentis, Bobak Esfarjani, Lisa Long, Maria Melnik, and Migizi Pensoneau. Jeff Russo is the music composer, and cinematography duties are split between Dana Gonzales, Bella Gonzales, and Colin Watkinson. On June 5, FX released a two-minute trailer for Alien: Earth that begins with a 10-second countdown featuring frightening and atmospheric images. (Watch the video above.) A prompt informs viewers that the setting is "Neverland Research Island, Earth, 2120," as we see Wendy's child consciousness being implanted into a woman's body. Later, when a spacecraft crashes into Prodigy City, it's all hands on deck to uncover who, or what, might be on board. 20th Century Fox While the Academy Awards are notorious for ignoring sci-fi and fantasy films, voters have expressed a special adoration for the franchise that gave the world slimy creatures like Xenomorphs and Facehuggers. The first Alien won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects and was also nominated for Best Art Direction. The sequel, aptly titled Aliens (1986), won a pair of Oscars for Best Visual Effects and Best Film Editing, and received bids for Best Actress (Weaver), Best Art Direction, Best Sound, Best Film Editing, and Best Music. Alien 3 (1992) then scored a single nom for Best Visual Effects. The fourth installment, Alien Resurrection (1997), was skunked, while the fifth edition, Prometheus (2012), nabbed a Best Visual Effects citation. Following that, Alien: Covenant (2017) was ignored, and Alien: Romulus (2024) returned to the Best Visual Effects lineup. The two crossover films, Alien vs. Predator (2004) and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007), were both snubbed. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Jay Duplass on exposing his 'dad bod' and playing a 'soft villain' in 'Dying for Sex': 'Easily one of my biggest acting challenges' Jon Hamm on 'Your Friends and Neighbors': 'None of us are perfect specimens' 'I'm very happy to be busy': O-T Fagbenle on his trio of Emmy-eligible performances Click here to read the full article.
