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37 minutes ago
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- CNET
'Alien: Earth' Creator Noah Hawley Wants You to Have That 'I'm Out' Feeling Each Week
One of the programs I have been impatiently waiting for has been Alien: Earth. It's safe to say I have been a rabid fan of the franchise (through good and bad) for most of my life. Now, after half a decade of development and production, the show is dropping today on FX and Hulu, and hits Disney Plus, internationally, on Wednesday, Aug. 13. It's about time. If you read my review of the series, you'll already know I love the show. The set design is incredible, the story takes things into exciting new territory and, honestly, it feels like it'll do for Alien what Star Wars: Andor did for Rogue One. Alien: Earth was created by Fargo's Noah Hawley and boasts a talented cast, including Sydney Chandler (who plays Wendy), Alex Lawther (who plays Wendy's brother, Hermit), Timothy Olyphant (who plays Kirsh), Samuel Blenkin (who plays Boy Kavalier) and Babou Ceesay (who plays security officer Morrow). I spoke with most of the cast and creator over Zoom, and earlier this year, I attended a press screening and conversation with Hawley. I pored through all our chats all to give you the biggest pieces to the Alien: Earth puzzle. Read more: Hulu Review: A Strong Library of Network TV and Exciting Originals at a Competitive Price Timothy Olyphant's Kirsh leads a gang of new synthetics in Alien Earth. FX What's the difference between these new synths and the ones we've seen in the Alien movies? Alien: Earth introduces a new race of synthetic humans that push ethical and moral boundaries, to say the least. Gone are the days of Bishop and the androids featured in the movies. Now, we're putting the consciousness of sick children into adult bodies. What could possibly go wrong? "I think the question for them is, humanity is a choice now, right?" Hawley said during our Zoom chat. "Do they endeavor to stay human? Are they allowed to become something else? It becomes a push-pull." Of the group of child-minded synths (who are called the Lost Boys, because, Peter Pan), Wendy is the leader. The key for Chandler to get into the right mind-set for the character was to study the kids around her. "They're so honest and present, and they're not self-conscious," she told me. "They're not overthinking, which is the thing that we try and do as actors, which is show up and be vulnerable." Sydney Chandler stars as Wendy in Alien: Earth. FX Networks Olyphant's Kirsh represents the old guard, so to speak. He's a synthetic human who is witnessing the dawn of something new. He works for Prodigy and it's his responsibility to keep them safe. "He sees Wendy and the other Lost Boys as potentially something worth fighting for," he said. "And I think that he sees something better than himself." In the end, the question becomes, is humanity worth choosing? Or even saving? "This ghost in the machine -- this human in the machine -- quality the show embodies really focuses on that question of what are we?" Hawley continued. "There is a horror, an existential heart to the whole series, that's rooted in our own fear of losing ourselves." Weyland Yutani isn't the only power player. How do the other companies play into things? "All we really know about Alien is that there's this corporation called Weyland Yutani," Hawley revealed during the press Q&A. "I like the idea that there's still competition. I thought about the moment at the turn of the 20th century where you had Edison, Tesla and Westinghouse, and you weren't sure who was going to control electricity. So I thought, what if we had that kind of moment in which it's a contest between these sorts of cybernetic enhancements and AI and transhumanism?" Lynch, Dynamic, Threshold and Prodigy are the four other companies bringing hefty competition Weyland Yutani's way. The latter -- Prodigy -- is the focal point of the first season. Its leader is an egomaniacal man-child named Boy Kavalier. Samuel Blenkin plays Boy Kavalier in Alien: Earth. FX "He's an impulsive character who gets bored very quickly," Blenkin told me over Zoom, regarding the broligarch-style leader of Prodigy. "At the start of the season, we've got these new, amazing inventions -- the hybrids -- and he's still a little bit interested. But I think he's already starting to get a little bit bored, so he's kind of looking for the next thing that might pique his interest. And I think maybe that thing is hurtling toward Earth on a spaceship." How does the change of environment affect the Xenomorph? As the title of the series suggests, the titular alien is finally coming to Earth. What does that actually mean for the Xenomorph itself? "In the films that I reference, which are mostly the first two films, we never really see these creatures within an ecosystem," Hawley said during the Q&A. "They're always sort of an apex predator and existing in a space with no other wildlife, really." Alien: Earth shot in Thailand and took advantage of the locale's lush environment. So, you can expect to see this apex predator lurking outside in nature, which is something we've never really seen before. Hawley continued, "I was interested in that idea of, if you're going to bring these creatures to a terrestrial environment, how are they going to change it? And, you know, how are other creatures, bugs and any of them going to interact with them?" A giant face hugger grabs planet Earth in the key art for Alien: Earth. FX Why are there new monsters in Alien: Earth? The one thing I found most disturbing about the new series is the introduction of a collection of space bugs in the first episode, which wreaks havoc throughout the season. Why are they there? More importantly, why hasn't anyone thought to expand the creepy-crawliness of the franchise before? "One of the things that you can never reproduce in an audience that has seen an Alien movie is the feeling you had the first time you saw the life cycle of this creature in that first film," Hawley said during the press Q&A in April. He continued, "So that's where the idea for other creatures came from. I want you to have that feeling, because that feeling is integral to the alien experience. But I can't do it with these creatures. So let's introduce new creatures where you don't know how they reproduce or what they eat, so that you can have that 'I'm out' feeling each week." Timothy Olyphant, who plays Kirsh, says Alien: Earth feels like the original movie, but is also nothing like it. FX Networks So, what makes Alien: Earth a must-watch series? "It felt like Alien, but it was nothing like Alien," Olyphant told me, recalling his experience reading the scripts for the first time. "I was so excited." "When the Alien components started entering into the story, I put down the pages and was like, 'Oh my god, this is so fucking smart'," he continued, leaning in. "It's just so good, and it just took all the pressure off of whatever may have been there about being a part of the Alien franchise. I thought, 'Ohhh, I'm in a Noah Hawley show.' And the fact that that is also an Alien story? I just got so excited. My feeling is that's what I think the audience can look forward to: that sense of discovery, that sense of excitement that the audience felt originally when they saw the first film."
Elle
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
‘Alien: Earth' Touches Down Tonight—Here's How to Watch
For showrunner Noah Hawley, the challenge of Alien: Earth wasn't just bringing one of sci-fi's most iconic monsters—the Xenomorph—to television for the first time; it was making sure the FX prequel series, which is set before Ridley Scott's 1979 Alien, wasn't only about the monster. 'I tried to figure out what the first two films [Alien and Aliens] made me feel and why. How can I create those feelings in an audience by telling a totally different story?' Hawley told The Hollywood Reporter in July. 'With Alien: Earth, it has to be a great dramatic show. Then the monsters become this bonus that you get, versus just doing monster action and horror.' Alien: Earth takes the franchise to a new setting—our own planet—and highlights the kind of class power struggles that have always lurked beneath the surface of the Alien films. 'One of the things that Alien is to me is a movie about class. You start the first movie with space truckers, and then the second movie is [Marine] grunts. [Paul Reiser's character] is middle management. There's this sense that class is a real issue as a 1970s thing that came into it. So I wanted to bring that element into this show as well,' Hawley told The Hollywood Reporter. Here's how to tune into the new show. The series kicks off with a two-episode premiere on Tuesday, August 12, at 8 P.M. ET on FX and Hulu. There are eight episodes in total. New installments debut on Tuesdays at 8 P.M. ET on FX and on Hulu at the same time. Check out the full episode release schedule below:
Buzz Feed
2 hours ago
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- Buzz Feed
10 Of The Best "Project Runway" Season 21 Looks
As Heidi Klum would say, "In fashion, one day you're in, and the next day you're out." Luckily for the designers below, they are officially still in the competition. Here's a breakdown of the top looks from the first three episodes of Season 21. In the first episode, the designers were divided into two competing fashion houses and challenged to create a look inspired by Disney princesses and villains. The top looks came from Ethan, Yuchen, and Jesus, with Ethan winning the challenge overall. Ethan's winning look: Yuchen's look: Jesus's look: However, it should be pointed out that one of the judges (Law Roach) absolutely hated this look. He said, 'I hated it. She doesn't look young. She looks like a Nigerian auntie.' In the second episode, the designers were asked to create multipurpose athleisure looks that can go from day to night. The top three looks came from Jesus, Joseph, and Belania, with Jesus winning. (They also gave a shout-out to Ethan for his look, even though he was on the losing team.) Jesus's winning look: Joseph's look: Belania's look: Ethan's bonus look: In the third and most recent episode, the designers were asked to use their creative skills to transform "boring" fabric into fabulous fashion. The top looks were from Belania, Jesus, and Antonio, with Belania winning the challenge. Belania's winning look: Jesus's look: Antonio's look: What do you think of the winning looks? Do you think any of them didn't deserve to be in the top? Let us know in the comments! You can stream the current season of Project Runway on Hulu and Disney+.
Geek Girl Authority
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING: Our Sleuthing Trio Comes Face to Face With the Mob in Season 5 Trailer
Highlights Hulu unleashed the official trailer for Only Murders in the Building Season 5, which you can watch below. Only Murders in the Building Our sleuthing trio tries to solve the murder of Lester, beloved doorman of the Arconia, following that shocking Season 4 cliffhanger. Season 5 boasts more glittering guest stars, including Logan Lerman, Téa Leoni, Keegan-Michael Key and Bobby Cannavale. Only Murders in the Building What happens when the Arconia meets the mafia? Well, Arconiacs, the usual: murder, madness and mayhem. Hulu finally unveiled the official trailer for mega-hit comedy Only Murders in the Building , and folks, it appears this long-running series isn't slowing down yet. RELATED: New TV Shows This Week (August 10-16) About Season 5 Here's a synopsis of the season per Hulu: 'After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters and the mysterious residents of the Arconia. The trio discovers a deeper divide between their storied city they thought they knew and the new New York evolving around them — one where the old mob fights to hold on as newer, even more dangerous players emerge.' The Cast and Crew The new season stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Michael Cyril Creighton. Special guest stars include Meryl Streep, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Bobby Cannavale, Renée Zellweger, Logan Lerman, Christoph Waltz, Téa Leoni, Keegan-Michael Key, Beanie Feldstein, Dianne Wiest, Jermaine Fowler and more. The series hails from co-creators and writers Steve Martin & John Hoffman. Martin & Hoffman executive produce alongside Martin Short, Selena Gomez, This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Ben Smith and JJ Philbin. The series is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television. RELATED: Read our Only Murders in the Building recaps We also have episode titles for Season 5. Hold on to your butts, Arconiacs: Episode 1 is titled 'Nail in the Coffin,' Episode 2 is 'After You,' Episode 3 is 'Rigor,' Episode 4 is 'Dirty Birds,' Episode 5 is 'Tongue Tied,' Episode 6 is 'Flatbrush,' Episode 7 is 'Silver Alert,' Episode 8 is 'Cuckoo Chicks' and Episode 9 is 'LESTR.' As of writing, Hulu hasn't disclosed the title for the tenth episode. Something tells me it's a big one. On a trailer-related note, I love the running gag that Charles falls head over heels for one of the murder suspects (or the actual murderer — ahem, Jan) in whatever case our trio is solving. Comedic gold. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 premieres on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, with its first three episodes on Hulu. New episodes will release weekly until the season finale on October 28. Before you go, watch the trailer below: Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
UPI
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: 'Only Murders' S5 trailer introduces Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz
1 of 5 | Renee Zellweger, seen at the 2020 Oscars, guest stars in "Only Murders in the Building" Season 5. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Hulu released the trailer for Only Murders in the Building Season 5 on Tuesday. The new season premieres Sept. 9. This season, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) investigate the suspected murder of their doorman, Lester (Teddy Coluca). This leads them to a mafia family that includes a couple played by guest stars Renée Zellweger and Christoph Waltz. Zellweger's casting was announced in March. Bobby Cannavale, Dianne Wiest, Logan Lerman, Keegan-Michael Key, Beanie Feldstein and Jermaine Fowler are also seen in the trailer, along with returning cast members Meryl Streep, Nathan Lane, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Téa Leoni, Michael Cyril Creighton and Richard Kind. Oliver does a Marlon Brando impression, while Charles misquotes The Godfather. Charles also causes a scene at Lester's funeral by trying to look into the casket. Lane won an Emmy for his Season 1 appearance. The show's production design and music has also won Emmys, including the Season 3 musical episode. Selena Gomez turns 33: a look back Selena Gomez arrives for the premiere of "The Game Plan" at the El Capitan Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on September 23, 2007. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
