Xenomorph fanatics, brace yourselves for a full-scale planetary infestation! The wait for the new “Alien: Earth” series won’t be long at all. It’s landing this summer, and a chilling new trailer has arrived to give us a fresh dose of terror!
A Prequel
This highly anticipated series serves as a prequel to Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking 1979 masterpiece, Alien. The creative force behind this addition to the terrifying saga? None other than Noah Hawley, the critically acclaimed showrunner who brought us mind-bending and visually stunning series like FX’s “Fargo” and “Legion.” Hawley isn’t just writing this chilling tale; he’s also directing it, promising a singular and potentially groundbreaking vision for the Alien universe.
A Terror-filled Trailer
The new trailer gives fans a visceral and deeply unsettling glimpse into the horrifying life cycle of these iconic creatures. It’s a stark reminder of just how insidious and utterly terrifying the xenomorphs have been since they first burst onto our screens. The visuals are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and reignite the primal fear that the original film so expertly instilled in our collective consciousness. It’s a brutal reminder that there are far, far more dangerous things lurking out in the cosmos. And now, potentially, right here in our own backyard.
What’s the Story About?
The official synopsis for the series gives us a tantalizing bit more context: “When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman (Sydney Chandler) and a group of soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat in FX’s highly anticipated TV series Alien: Earth.” This flips the classic Alien scenario on its head – the xenomorphs aren’t just waiting for us in the cold vacuum of space; they’re coming to our turf. What kind of utter chaos and unimaginable carnage will ensue when these ultimate predators are unleashed on our unsuspecting planet? We can only imagine the chest-bursting possibilities!
An Impressive Cast
Sydney Chandler leads a talented cast that includes Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, and Samuel Blenkin. Babou Ceesay, David Rysdahl, and Adrian Edmondson play co-starring roles. Rounding out this stellar ensemble are Adarsh Gourav, Jonathan Ajayi, Erana James, Lily Newmark, Diem Camille, and Moe Bar-El.
Double Episode Drop!
So, “Alien: Earth” is set to kick off with a double dose of terror – a two-episode premiere on Tuesday, August 12th. You’ll be able to witness the terrifying debut simultaneously on Hulu starting at 8 p.m. ET and on the FX linear channel at 8 p.m. ET/PT. And for our international xenomorph enthusiasts, the series premiere will also be available to stream on Disney+ on the very same day. Following this explosive launch, a new episode will be unleashed weekly every Tuesday. Get ready for a consistent dose of alien nightmares!
