Every time there's word that an expansion is coming of a beloved franchise, fans brace themselves with a mixture of hope and trepidation. Will it live up to the legacy? That's how fans of the Alien franchise felt when FX announced Alien: Earth, a daring new series set within the iconic universe that has terrified and fascinated audiences for decades.
However, they found out ultimately that they had nothing to worry about. From the very first episode, Alien: Earth proved itself to be more than worthy of the legacy it carries. And not only was it a hit with regular viewers, but it was also highly praised by critics. In the end, the sci-fi horror series turned out to be a triumph on every level, which is why its recent renewal for a second season felt not just deserved, but inevitable.
Oh, you didn't know? On November 11, news broke that FX had reportedly greenlit an Alien: Earth season 2, sending fans into a frenzy of excitement. Given the massive success of the first season, its renewal doesn't come as a surprise. However, it's nice to have that confirmation.
According to Variety, the show’s creator, Noah Hawley, has secured a new overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television. The news outlet also reports that it's learned from an inside source that the deal is valued in the nine-figure range, meaning it’s worth at least $100 million. This indicates Hawley is highly valued by the networks. With this new deal, we can expect not only the continuation of Alien: Earth with its second season, but also more projects from Hawley in the future. So, that's exciting to know!
Unfortunately, not much was given when it comes to details about the upcoming Alien: Earth season 2. However, what we do know is that production is set to begin in London in 2026. Those who have been following the hit sci-fi horror series would know that this is a change in location from the first season, which was filmed in Thailand. Why the move? It's unknown, but it could be because of logistical and financial reasons.
Serving as the first television series in the franchise, Alien: Earth takes place two years before the events of the original Alien film. When a deep-space research vessel crashes on Earth, unleashing dangerous and enigmatic alien creatures, a young hybrid woman and a team of AI synthetics are forced to face the terrifying threat head-on.
Sydney Chandler takes on the lead role of the young hybrid woman, Wendy. Also in the season 1 cast are Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, Adarsh Gourav, Erana James, Lily Newmark, Jonathan Ajayi, David Rysdahl, and many others.