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'Alien: Earth' Creator Noah Hawley Wants You to Have That 'I'm Out' Feeling Each Week

Set in 2120's Corporate Era, Alien: Earth explores synthetic-human hybrids and corporate power struggles following a deep space ship crash, premiering with strong ensemble cast on FX.

  • Premiering on August 12, Alien: Earth debuted on FX and Hulu, following the USCSS Maginot crash and expanding the Alien franchise’s universe.
  • In the Corporate Era of 2120, Earth is ruled by five corporations, and the USCSS Maginot crash-landed into Prodigy City, triggering a race to recover its cargo.
  • Sydney Chandler stars as Wendy, the first hybrid with human consciousness in a synthetic body, while actor Jonathan Ajayi portrays Smee, a fellow hybrid and ally.
  • Anchoring the series, Timothy Olyphant stars as Kirsh, supported by Samuel Blenkin’s Boy Kavalier and Babou Ceesay’s Morrow, boosting Emmy prospects.
  • Looking ahead, the series’ focus on corporate bioethics and synthetic-human hybrids underscores the franchise’s expansion, with conflicts stem from opposing corporate factions.
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After years of inconsistent films, the "Alien" franchise seemed to have seen its best days. Until Noah Hawley, of "Fargo" fame, took over. With "Alien: Earth," the universe gets its first television series, proving that this sci-fi classic still has life left in it. Here are three reasons why this series isn't just another cash grab.

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ScreenRant broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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