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At NYCC, Alien: Earth Draws Ridley Scott Praise as Season 2 Plans Await Greenlight

Producers signal a clear Season 2 plan pending an FX decision.

Overview

  • FX screened the pilot at New York Comic Con’s Empire Stage with cast members and executive producer David W. Zucker, and the series is now streaming on Hulu.
  • Zucker read a letter from Ridley Scott applauding Noah Hawley’s take and the show’s embrace of classic Alien elements.
  • FX has not announced a renewal, but Zucker says Hawley already has a defined narrative direction for a second season.
  • Cast accounts emphasized practical creature work with on-set performers, extensive Bangkok location filming, and adjustments during the writers' strike that included verbal direction for an episode.
  • In interviews, the stars shared playful Season 2 wish lists that include hopes for a Sigourney Weaver appearance and noted strong audience enthusiasm at NYCC.