Great news for fans of the Alien franchise: Alien: Earth is officially back in production for its second season. The confirmation came via Disney+ Canada's social media, which shared a behind-the-scenes video of stars Sydney Chandler and Babou Ceesay between takes. The show, created by Noah Hawley, was a massive hit and earned a quick renewal last year.
The new season also brings a reunion of Game of Thrones alumni, with Peter Dinklage and Jerome Flynn joining the cast. Their presence adds another layer of intrigue to an already stellar ensemble.
While Ridley Scott serves as a producer on the series, he's also been busy with other projects. His latest sci-fi film, The Dog Stars, starring Josh Brolin and Jacob Elordi, has struggled at the box office, grossing only $21 million worldwide against a $70 million budget. This continues a trend for Scott, whose recent epics like Gladiator II and Napoleon also faced financial challenges despite their star power.
Scott has also hinted at a return to the Alien universe on the big screen, working with Michael Fassbender on a new prequel centered on the android David. But for now, fans can look forward to more of the small-screen terror that made Alien: Earth a standout.
If you haven't caught up yet, the first season is streaming on Hulu. And for those wondering about The Dog Stars, it's currently only in theaters, but expect it to hit VOD platforms like Prime Video in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned for more updates on Alien: Earth and other exciting projects in the sci-fi realm. In the meantime, check out our coverage of Alien and Aliens landing on Netflix and the best horror movie video games.
