Exclusive Images: FX’s ‘Alien: Earth’ Series Unveils Ensemble Cast Photos
Deadline has obtained exclusive photos of the ensemble cast of FX’s upcoming series ‘Alien: Earth’. The 8-episode season is set to premiere on Tuesday, August 12, with two episodes on Hulu and the FX linear channel, followed by new episodes on Tuesdays.
According to Deadline, the series takes place in the year 2120, where the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold. The story follows Wendy, played by Sydney Chandler, a young hybrid prototype who marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship collides with Prodigy City, Wendy and other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.
The series features a talented ensemble cast, including Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, Alex Lawther as Hermit, Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier, Babou Ceesay as Morrow, Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins, David Rysdahl as Arthur Sylvia, Essie Davis as Dame Sylvia, Lily Newmark as Nibs, Erana James as Curly, Adarsh Gourav as Slightly, Jonathan Ajayi as Smee, Kit Young as Tootles, Diêm Camille as Siberian, Moe Bar-El as Rashidi, and Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Yutani.
As reported by Deadline, FX’s ‘Alien: Earth’ is created for television and executive-produced by Noah Hawley, with Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Joseph Iberti, Dana Gonzales, and Clayton Krueger serving as executive producers. The series is produced by FX Productions.
The photos obtained by Deadline showcase the main characters and provide a glimpse into the show’s futuristic world. The images feature Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, Sydney Chandler as Wendy, Jonathan Ajayi as Smee, Adarsh Gourav as Slightly, Kit Young as Tootles, and Erana James as Curly, among others.
‘Alien: Earth’ Series Premiere Details
- Premiere date: Tuesday, August 12
- Episodes: 8
- Release schedule: Two episodes on August 12, followed by new episodes on Tuesdays
- Platforms: Hulu, FX linear channel, and Disney+ internationally
Cast and Characters
- Sydney Chandler as Wendy
- Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh
- Alex Lawther as Hermit
- Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier
- Babou Ceesay as Morrow
- Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins
- David Rysdahl as Arthur Sylvia
- Essie Davis as Dame Sylvia
- Lily Newmark as Nibs
- Erana James as Curly
- Adarsh Gourav as Slightly
- Jonathan Ajayi as Smee
- Kit Young as Tootles
- Diêm Camille as Siberian
- Moe Bar-El as Rashidi
- Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Yutani
The series promises to deliver an exciting and thrilling storyline, with a blend of action, suspense, and sci-fi elements. Fans of the ‘Alien’ franchise have been eagerly awaiting the release of ‘Alien: Earth’, and these exclusive photos provide a sneak peek into the show’s universe.
As quoted in Deadline, the show’s premise is as follows: "When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, ‘Wendy’ and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat."
With its talented cast, gripping storyline, and futuristic setting, ‘Alien: Earth’ is shaping up to be a must-watch series for fans of science fiction and action. Stay tuned for more updates and information on the show’s release.
You can view the images of the cast here.