After the mind-bending conclusion of season one of Alien: Earth — which left many viewers stunned and eager for more — a renewal felt inevitable. Fortunately, confirmation arrived quickly: FX Chairman John Landgraf announced on Nov. 11 that FX and Disney have reached a new agreement with the series’ creator, Noah Hawley, to produce a second season, according to Deadline. The production will relocate from Thailand and is scheduled to begin filming in London next year. Read our review of season one.
As the franchise’s first television adaptation, Alien: Earth carried the heavy burden of honoring the tone and themes established by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. Critics and audiences largely applauded the series: it holds a 94% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes and an 85 Must-Watch rating on Metacritic. Standout performances from Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, and the rest of the ensemble helped cement its positive reception.
“I’m thrilled that this expanded deal opens the door to new opportunities across all of Disney Entertainment Television,” Hawley said. “FX has always supported bold, character-driven storytelling. From the very beginning with Fargo, they’ve encouraged me to take creative risks and follow the story wherever it leads. I’m grateful to continue exploring the world of Alien: Earth alongside our partners, cast, and crew as we begin the next chapter.”
“It has been our great privilege to work with Noah for more than a decade on some of FX’s best and biggest shows, and we are thrilled to extend our partnership well into the future,” Landgraf added. “Noah never stops surprising us with truly original stories— and his unique ability to bring them to vibrant life as a director and producer as well as writer makes him extraordinary. We can’t wait to get to work on the next season of Alien: Earth, as well as some equally exciting future projects in advanced development.”
Eric Schrier, President of Disney Television Studios & Global Original Television Strategy, said: “I learned first-hand that Noah was a unique talent while we worked on Fargo at FX. He has gone on to make many of the best shows in television, and I couldn’t be more excited that Noah will continue his FX partnership and broaden it across Disney Entertainment Television.”
The series will remain available in the U.S. on FX and Hulu, and internationally via Disney+. A premiere date for season two of Alien: Earth has not yet been announced.
Sources: Deadline.
Source: Polygon
