FX's 'Alien: Earth' Expands Cast With 11 New Additions Ahead of Summer Premiere

The prequel series to the 1979 sci-fi classic brings the xenomorph to Earth for the first time, featuring a sprawling ensemble cast led by Sydney Chandler.

• FX has announced 11 new cast members for 'Alien: Earth,' including Richa Moorjani, Karen Aldridge, and Enzo Cilenti, all in guest roles.
• 'Alien: Earth' is set in 2120, two years before the events of Ridley Scott's original 'Alien,' and introduces the xenomorph to Earth for the first time.
• The series follows a young woman, Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler), and a group of tactical soldiers who face the planet's greatest threat after a mysterious space vessel crash-lands.
• Created by Noah Hawley, known for 'Fargo' and 'Legion,' the series wrapped filming in 2024 and is currently in post-production for a summer release on Hulu.
• The teaser trailer features a xenomorph running wild on a ship headed for Earth, with the tagline, 'We were safer in space,' building anticipation for the show's high-stakes storyline.

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