The highly anticipated Alien TV series has cast Timothy Olyphant, known for his role in The Mandalorian, in a leading role for the upcoming science fiction horror show helmed by Noah Hawley, the showrunner of Fargo. Olyphant's character is named Kirsh, a synthetic being who will serve as a mentor to Sydney Chandler's character, Wendy. Wendy is described as a hybrid meta-human with both adult and child-like qualities. The Alien series on FX promises to be the first in the famed franchise set on Earth and will explore the planet's future in terms of environment, technology, and governance as it paints a picture of life at the end of the 21st century.

Filming for the show began in July but faced delays due to the SAG-AFTRA actors' strike, with production set to resume early the next year. Although production hit some snags, Hawley mentioned that some of the first hour of the show has already been filmed, indicating progress in the development. Excitement grows as fans await further details on how this installment will fit within the Alien franchise narrative and how it will innovate within the beloved universe. The show's focus on a futuristic Earth setting offers a new twist for the franchise.

Fans looking forward to the new Alien series can also keep an eye out for teasers of the upcoming Alien: Romulus version of the iconic xenomorph and updates on where the new Alien movie will place in the franchise timeline. With a strong cast and a new approach to the Alien saga, the television series has the potential to add an intriguing chapter to the sci-fi horror legacy.