Dropping the Alien Invasion on Earth: "Alien: Earth" Series Trailer Unveiled
Anticipated Horror Spectacle Unveiled in Exhilarating Trailer Preview - Teaser delivers pulse-pounding terror
Get ready for a spine-chilling extraterrestrial horror spectacle as the "Alien" franchise boldly steps into the streaming platform era! The extended trailer for the upcoming "Alien: Earth" sci-fi series, broadcast on U.S. network FX, is here to give you goosebumps. The eight-episode production serves as a prequel to the legendary 1979 directorial debut of Ridley Scott, with the master of cinematography on board as a producer. This marks the first time in the series' history that humanity faces the Xenomorph terror on home soil.
A New Chapter in the "Alien" Chronicle
The series is set in 2120, two years before the original "Alien" film, and is planned to premiere in Germany on August 13, 2025, on Disney+. The just-released trailer reveals that the story has a spaceship crash as its centerpiece, which lands near a research facility to unleash an imminent existential threat for humanity.
The CEO of a powerful corporation assembles an eccentric crew, spearheaded by the formidable protagonist, Wendy (portrayed by Sydney Chandler, 29), a humanoid robot with a human consciousness, thanks to an experimental synthesis process. Unveiled in the trailer is the ship's cargo: Five lethal, cosmic life forms imported from the darkest realms of the universe—including the familiar Alien species.
A-List Talent Masterminded by Noah Hawley
"Alien: Earth" is the intriguing vision of series creator Noah Hawley, who's famous for his work on "Fargo" and "Legion". Besides Sydney Chandler as Wendy, the ensemble cast includes Samuel Blenkin ("Black Mirror", 29), Alex Lawther ("The End of the F...ing World", 30), Timothy Olyphant ("Justified", 57), and Essie Davis (55), known for her role in "Game of Thrones" amongst others. Despite the "Alien" universe already hosting seven films, "Alien: Earth" will make history as the first live-action series in the cherished science fiction franchise.
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Relevant Insights:
- The series delves into themes of a technological arms race and societal implications of synthetics amid the Xenomorphs' Earth debut.
- Besides the main cast, other notable actors joining the series include Adarsh Gourav, Kit Young, Erana James, David Rysdahl, Babou Ceesay, Adrian Edmondson, Lily Newmark, Jonathan Ajayi, Diêm Camille, Moe Bar-El, and Sandra Yi Sencindiver.
- The series will premiere in the United States on Hulu and FX on August 12, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. For international viewers, it will be available on Disney+, with the premiere airing at 8 p.m. PT on August 13 due to time differences. The show's first season consists of eight episodes. Note that while Disney+ will be streaming the show in some regions, the primary release is on Hulu and FX in the United States.
The upcoming "Alien: Earth" series, a chilling spin-off of the cult film franchise, is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2025, delving into themes of technology, synthetics, and space-and-astronomy, providing an entertaining movies-and-tv spectacle. The eight-episode production, created by Noah Hawley and executive-produced by Ridley Scott, promises a thrilling live-action series that introduces science, entertainment, and perhaps a new chapter in the alien cult film history on home planet Earth.
