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In space, everyone can still hear you scream through an eight-part sci-fi thriller created by Noah Hawley, set in 2120, two years before the events of the original Alien film directed by Ridley Scott. Boy Kavalier (Samuel Blenkin), CEO of the Prodigy Corporation, announces the birth of humanoid robots paired with human consciousness, so-called hybrids, which mark a step up from the cyborgs and synthetics of rival companies Weyland-Yutani, Dynamic, Lynch and Threshold. The first hybrid Wendy (Sydney Chandler) is stationed on Earth in Prodigy City, living in harmony with humans. Weyland-Yutani's research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth and unleashes the most terrifying life forms in the universe. Wendy and a group of a tactical soldiers are embroiled in a fierce battle for survival against acid-blooded predators that could overrun Earth's defences.
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Laura Rutkowski
It’s 2120, and just two years before the events of 1979 film Alien, in creator Noah Lawley’s (Fargo, Legion) prequel series. It disregards the events of Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, and takes place mainly on Earth, which is ruled by five large corporations. It is a place where cyborgs (humans with biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) live among humans.
When the genius and CEO of Prodigy Corporation, Boy Kavalier (Samuel Blenkin), launches hybrids (humanoid robots in adult bodies with human consciousness taken from terminally ill children), the intelligence race is well and truly on for ultimate dominance. Deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot, operated by the Weyland-Yutani corporation, crashes on Earth, bringing with it five alien species, including the Xenomorph. Seeing it in its crowd-pleasing, hissing glory is worth the watch alone. Wendy (Sydney Chandler) and her fellow hybrids investigate the crash site, driven by the need to find her brother, a medic called Hermit (Alex Lawther)…
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News & features about Alien: Earth
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Will there be an Alien: Earth season 2?
The season 1 finale left things on quite the cliffhanger. **CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR ALIEN: EART SEASON 1**
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How to watch Alien: Earth in the UK
The Xenomorph has returned.
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What time will Alien: Earth be released on Disney+?
Prepare to face the Xenomorphs once more.
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Game of Thrones universe legends join Peter Dinklage in Alien: Earth season 2
Production is now under way in London.
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When is Alien: Earth set and is it a prequel? Timeline explained
The franchise's first TV series is officially here!
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Game of Thrones icon confirmed to be joining Alien: Earth season 2 in major role
He'll be a series regular in the second instalment.
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Alien: Earth release schedule – When is episode 8 out?
Sydney Chandler faces the planet's biggest threat in the new Noah Hawley series. **CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR ALIEN: EARTH EPISODES 1-7**
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Mean Girls legend to star in Far Cry TV series from Alien: Earth creator
The show will become available on FX and Hulu.
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Alien: Earth creator on the element of the series that made bosses nervous
Noah Hawley was speaking in a wide-ranging interview for The Radio Times Writers' Room.
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Alien: Earth soundtrack – Full list of songs in the Disney Plus series
The brilliant new series is accompanied by an out-of-this-world soundtrack.
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Alien: Earth - Release date and latest news for FX series
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Alien series set before Ridley Scott's 1979 classic.
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Alien: Earth season 2 gets major production update from star Sydney Chandler
It seems filming will begin in just a couple of months' time.
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Alien: Earth ending explained: Did Wendy and the Lost Boys escape Neverland?
Wendy and the Lost Boys finally fought back in a bloody and brutal finale.
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Alien: Earth episode 6 brutally kills key character – with horrifying implications
No one is safe.
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Alien: Earth's Sydney Chandler reveals why the central characters had to be children
Chandler spoke with Radio Times alongside her co-star Alex Lawther.
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Alien: Earth creator explains how and why the series differs from the films
"It's fundamentally meant to be an ongoing story, and so you have to build it in a different way."
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Noah Hawley on Fargo, Legion and Alien: Earth – The Radio Times Writers' Room
Hawley, known for his work on high-profile FX shows, is the latest guest on our interview series looking at the art of screenwriting.
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Alien: Earth future finally revealed with major production change
Season 2 is set to begin production in 2026.
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Sigourney Weaver reveals her verdict on the Alien: Earth series after franchise move to TV
"I can't believe it's television, frankly."
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Alien: Earth star reveals devastating truth behind Joe's disturbing episode 7 betrayal
Alex Lawther opened up about the heartbreaking scene. **CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR ALIEN: EARTH EPISODE 7**
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Alien: Earth confirms Disney Plus release date for franchise's first series
New images have also been released for Noah Hawley's show.
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"It's got to be its own thing" – How Alien: Earth ditches canon for the greater good
Noah Hawley made a big decision for the sake of a good story.
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Alien: Earth star Alex Lawther explains Xenomorph effects and talks joining iconic franchise
From Andor to Alien, the actor has travelled worlds away from Winchester…
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Alien: Earth review – Noah Hawley rewrites the 46-year-old franchise in fresh, exciting, horrific fashion
The Disney+ series is big, bold, grotesque and seriously weird – exactly as it should be.
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