Overview

• Speaking to People and Collider at TIFF, the Alien star said she is “really enjoying” the series and praised its larger scope beyond xenomorphs.
• Weaver called it “not Alien‑centric,” citing themes about life 100 years from now, corporate greed, and environmental collapse.
• She highlighted human‑synthetic hybrids led by Sydney Chandler’s Wendy and other additions, saying the new monsters are “terrifying.”
• The show marks the franchise’s first live‑action TV entry, set in 2120 two years before Alien, after a research vessel crashes on Earth.
• Alien: Earth is mid‑season with eight episodes, airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu (Disney+ in some regions), with episode six due tonight.