FX continues to expand its lineup as one of its most acclaimed sci-fi dramas makes a comeback. The network has renewed the 94% Rotten Tomatoes-rated series, Alien: Earth, from the creator of Fargo, for a second season. Production begins in London next year, extending the creator’s partnership with FX and Disney.
Alien: Earth renewed for Season 2 at FX
FX has renewed Noah Hawley’s sci-fi series Alien: Earth for a second season, as confirmed by Deadline.
The renewal coincides with Hawley’s new multi-year overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television. Reports value the agreement in the nine figures. FX and Disney plan to move production for Season 2 from Thailand to London, where filming will begin in 2026.
Hawley’s adaptation, inspired by Ridley Scott’s Alien film, received strong critical acclaim with a 94% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 85. FX Chairman John Landgraf stated, “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.” He added that the network “can’t wait to get to work on the next season of Alien: Earth.”
Hawley’s deal will also reportedly allow him to develop new projects across Disney Entertainment Television, which includes ABC and Hulu Originals. Eric Schrier, President of Disney Television Studios, said, “Noah has gone on to make many of the best shows in television, and I couldn’t be more excited that he will continue his FX partnership and broaden it across 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.”
Season 1 features Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, and Babou Ceesay in leading roles. FX Productions produces the series, with Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker serving as executive producers.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.
