Alien: Earth, the showrunner previews the TV series and the central role of the Xenomorph

The TV series will have a completely different setting

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Noah Hawley, the showrunner of Alien: Earth, has confirmed that the Xenomorph will have a central role in the series and has hinted at a new evolution in the creature's design. Known for his work on Fargo, Hawley is preparing a series that marks a first for the franchise, bringing the action to Earth for the first time and placing the plot three decades before the original 1979 film directed by Ridley Scott.


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During an interview at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Hawley revealed that, while the Xenomorph will be recognizable in its classic form, there will be changes in the creature's design, influenced by the type of "host" that will host it. Hawley noted that while the iconic aspects of the Xenomorph silhouette will not be altered, new elements have been added to increase the level of terror while keeping the essence of the character intact.

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The Alien: Earth series will explore the arrival of a mysterious spaceship on Earth and follow a young woman and a group of soldiers as they deal with a fateful discovery. This new Earthly setting represents a departure from previous films in the franchise, which have always taken place in more isolated, space-based settings. Hawley described the sight of a Xenomorph on Earth as particularly unsettling, suggesting that the creature's presence in a terrestrial environment could amplify the sense of fear.

The Alien franchise's tradition of introducing new variations of the Xenomorph in each installment will not be broken. Still, the series seems to be bringing a new dimension to the creature. The possibility of a Xenomorph being incubated by different terrestrial animal species, such as a grizzly bear, could lead to a never-before-seen monster variation.

Source: screenrant

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