The Alien series, obviously highly anticipated, reveals some information, notably details on its storyline, just to see a little more clearly in the saga. What do we know?
The highly anticipated Alien series developed by Noah Hawley for FX continues to make waves with the addition of new members to its cast and details on its temporal positioning in relation to the original films. The series, which resumed filming in Thailand after an interruption due to the SAG-AFTRA strike in 2023, will see the integration of Sandra Yi Sencindiver. Known for her role in Foundation on Apple TV+. Sencindiver will play a recurring character within the powerful Weyland-Yutani corporation. With prospects for development in the seasons to come.
A Question of Time for Alien
As reported by Deadline, this series takes place a few decades before Ridley Scott’s original Alien film, more precisely 30 years. And will be the first in the franchise to take place on Earth. Set towards the end of this century, it will explore the beginnings of the famous Weyland-Yutani corporation as well as the competition between companies for the development of new forms of android life. These narrative elements promise to immerse spectators in the beginnings of the Alien universe. Thus enriching the mythology of the franchise.
Noah Hawley, who has already made an impression with his series Fargo and Legion, revealed that unlike the original idea of a limited series, Alien will span several seasons. The showrunner designed a story in three acts. Considering a narrative escalation from one season to the next. Which underlines a long-term commitment to enrich the franchise universe.
At the same time, the big screen is not left out since the ninth film in the franchise, Alien: Romulus, is also in preparation. Directed by Fede Álvarez, this film is positioned chronologically between 1979’s Alien and 1986’s Aliens. Scheduled for release in August 2024, it promises a thrilling new adventure involving struggles for survival against the titular alien on a distant colony.
The Alien series is scheduled to premiere on FX on Hulu in the first half of 2025.