As a long-time fan of the Alien franchise, I can’t help but feel my heart racing with anticipation for FX’s upcoming series, Alien: Earth. Having grown up watching the original films, the horror aspect was always what drew me in, and it seems like Noah Hawley is determined to bring that back.
The Alien series continues to demonstrate its enduring vitality, with the small screen as its latest frontier. Following the success of Alien: Romulus, FX’s upcoming show Alien: Earth is set to premiere on cable television within the long-running franchise that began in 1979. Fargo’s creator, Noah Hawley, is at the helm for the network and their FX on Hulu platform, aiming to rekindle the horror essence of the series. While some debate whether the original Alien was a horror movie or not, many argue that it was. The recent Alien: Romulus seems to be a return to the series’ horror origins, and if Hawley’s interview with Deadline is any indication, Alien: Earth appears set to follow suit in this chilling tradition.
Imagining a Xenomorph wandering freely on Earth’s wilderness is downright spine-tingling. The mere thought of it mingling among us is unsettling. I can’t disclose how or when this might happen, but rest assured, you will witness it. On that night, you’ll be reaching for your door key without a second thought.
In the Alien franchise, the majority of viewers have primarily encountered the Xenomorph in enclosed spaceships or corridors. However, according to Hawley, his series presents a unique twist where these aliens seem to roam freely, much like wild animals do on their own.
I found it incredibly enjoyable to interact with the mysterious being, injecting my creative ideas into its features while respecting the overall shape, which remains untouched and sacred. However, the essence of whatever this entity is influences the end result significantly. Essentially, I wanted to experiment a bit to make it as fear-inducing as I imagined.
Despite being perceived as defunct since 2017’s “Alien Covenant”, the franchise has shown it still has a lot of vitality left. With both “Romulus” and “Earth” premiering successively, it appears there’s more to this saga. Similar to “Romulus”, Hawley’s show will fit into a specific point in time rather than serving as a direct sequel. Furthermore, Hawley mentioned that the series could potentially consume the next decade of his life, suggesting there might be multiple seasons ahead, contingent on audience reception.
Alien: Earth is Set Before the First Alien Movie
In “Alien: Earth”, you shouldn’t anticipate finding the mythology established by “Romulus” or any of the original quadrilogy, given that the show unfolds three decades before the first film’s events. This implies there might not be any recurring characters to recognize, but like in “Romulus”, the series demonstrates an ability to employ contemporary technology to resurrect actors and reprise roles for characters who could still be alive during the depicted timeframe.
The series follows a woman and a team of soldiers who find a ship that crash-lands on Earth, only to find it is carrying a Xenomorph. It’s an interesting concept because we see Earth later on in the series not overrun by aliens, so it would appear the problem was solved in some way. The only question is how it was solved, and how this event set the story that plays out in the original four films in motion. It’s a good time to be an Alien fan, and more so if they value the horror aspects of the series. You can take a look at the Alien: Earth teaser trailer below. The series is set to arrive in 2025.
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2024-09-17 18:02