Billionaire Kavalier, star of 'Alien: Earth', impressively conducts calls using his feet.
In the upcoming series "Alien: Earth," premiering Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. ET on Hulu and FX, a new character takes center stage. Boy Kavalier, portrayed by Samuel Blenkin, is a barefoot trillionaire genius who runs the powerful corporation, Prodigy, and serves as a key antagonist.
Boy Kavalier's character is complex, blending the traits of a childlike persona with the ruthless cold logic of a billionaire. He is a disruptive figure who has amassed immense wealth and power, viewing others as somewhat of a joke. His actions on set were often improvised, according to Blenkin, who described the set as generous and collaborative.
At the heart of Boy Kavalier's empire is the Hybrid project, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to create human-alien hybrid beings. The series explores the ethical implications of this technology, as Boy Kavalier intentionally uses disrespectful body language and behavior as a power play. He grants special abilities to a character named Wendy, played by Sydney Chandler, showing a darker obsession with control.
Boy Kavalier's character is not based on anyone from real life. Instead, he embodies the ambition to win the "intelligence race" and have interesting conversations. He is at odds with the powerful Weyland-Yutani corporation, rejecting their attempts to encroach on his territory.
Off-screen, Boy Kavalier's character is a Peter Pan figure, named his facility for the hybrid project "Neverland." He collaborates with costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb to create playsuits for the show's Peter Pan theme. Each night, he reads J.M. Barrie's story to his hybrid troupe.
The series is set in a world where five major corporations control Earth and neighboring planets. Boy Kavalier's character expresses a desire to reshape the human race through his hybrid creations, which stands central to the tension within the "Alien: Earth" narrative.
In episode 2, Boy Kavalier says he wants to talk to someone smarter than him, hinting at the complex relationships and power dynamics that unfold throughout the series. Tune in to "Alien: Earth" to witness the rise and fall of this enigmatic character.
[1] Prodigy is one of these corporations, led by a young founder named Boy Kavalier. [2] Boy Kavalier's company is involved in a hybrid project that transfers the consciousness of terminally ill children into synthetic bodies. [3] Boy Kavalier's character combines the traits of a childlike persona with the ruthless cold logic of a billionaire intent on shaping humanity’s future. [4] Boy Kavalier is at odds with the powerful Weyland-Yutani corporation, rejecting their attempts to encroach on his territory and warning them against hostile actions. [5] Hawley provides insight into the opening scene of "Alien: Earth" in an interview.
- Prodigy, one of the five major corporations controlling Earth and neighboring planets, is led by a young founder named Boy Kavalier.
- Boy Kavalier's company is involved in a groundbreaking initiative known as the Hybrid project, which aims to transfer the consciousness of terminally ill children into synthetic bodies.
- Boy Kavalier's character, portrayed by Samuel Blenkin, blends the traits of a childlike persona with the ruthless cold logic of a billionaire, intent on shaping humanity’s future.
