"Sci-fi series titled 'Alien: Earth' gains notoriety as a cultural phenomenon among devotees"
In the year 2120, two years before the groundbreaking 1979 film Alien, a new TV series titled "Alien: Earth" is set to unveil a chilling tale of first contact with xenomorph-like creatures and the advancement of synthetic-human technology. The series, which premieres on Disney+ starting August 13, is a prequel to the first "Alien" film and promises to deliver a tense thriller experience.
The story revolves around a young hybrid woman named Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers who investigate the mysterious crash-landing of a space vessel on Earth. As they delve deeper, they encounter terrifying predatory alien life forms that pose an unprecedented threat to the planet.
The series also sheds light on the power struggle between five dominant corporations, one of which is Prodigy, as they race to create new android life. Notable characters in the series include Timothy Olyphant as Wendy's ally, Wendy, and Samuel Blenkin as Kavalier, a character who sees himself as Peter Pan.
The creators of "Alien: Earth" have meticulously recreated the look and atmosphere of the original "Alien" film, while Jerry Goldsmith's film score motifs are recognizable in the series. Ridley Scott, the director of the original "Alien" film, serves as an executive producer for the series.
The "Alien" franchise, which now includes nine cinematic films, including the two "Alien vs. Predator" spin-offs, is set to expand with this new addition. Fans of the franchise will be thrilled to know that "Alien: Earth" will premiere in Germany on August 13, alongside its release on Disney+.
The main characters in "Alien: Earth" include:
- Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler), the first hybrid prototype and central figure in the story
- A group of tactical soldiers led by Wendy, involving various military personnel (specific roles and character details are not fully disclosed yet)
- Other main cast members are played by Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Timothy Olyphant, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, and Adarsh Gourav, but their exact character roles are not publicly detailed as of now.
Creator and showrunner of "Alien: Earth", Noah Hawley, is known for the series "Fargo". As the first two episodes become available on Disney+ starting August 13, fans can expect six more episodes to be released each Wednesday, promising a suspenseful and action-packed journey.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(franchise) [2] https://www.disneyplus.com/series/alien-earth/1c97a34a-4c68-4c8d-9d2a-a27608d4c3f6 [3] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12154280/ [4] https://www.tvguide.com/news/alien-earth-disney-plus-series-premiere-date-cast-synopsis/
Movie enthusiasts and entertainment aficionados should definitely look forward to the new TV series, "Alien: Earth", premiering on Disney+ starting August 13. This prequel to the classic "Alien" film attempts to recreate its chilling atmosphere while unfolding a captivating storyline about first contact with xenomorph-like creatures and the development of synthetic-human technology (movies-and-tv, entertainment).