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FX Begins “Alien: Earth” Season 2 Filming, Adds New Cast

7/10/2026

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Summary

FX Starts Filming

FX began filming Season 2 of Alien: Earth in London on July 9 2026, adding Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell and Jerome Flynn to the cast.
Creator Noah Hawley serves as showrunner and executive producer with Ridley Scott.
Season 2 will stream exclusively on Disney+ in Australia and on FX/Hulu in other territories.
Production takes place at Pinewood Studios while a co-showrunner will handle the season as Hawley focuses on other projects.

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History

Historical Context

Ridley Scott’s 1979 film *Alien* premiered on May 24, 1979, earning an estimated $109 million worldwide and earning Library of Congress preservation in 2002. Decades later, Noah Hawley’s *Alien: Earth* debuted on FX/Disney+ on August 12, 2025, filming at Pinewood Studios, extending the franchise’s blend of horror and corporate intrigue.

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FX Starts Filming

FX began filming Season 2 of Alien: Earth in London on July 9 2026, adding Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell and Jerome Flynn to the cast.
Creator Noah Hawley serves as showrunner and executive producer with Ridley Scott.
Season 2 will stream exclusively on Disney+ in Australia and on FX/Hulu in other territories.
Production takes place at Pinewood Studios while a co-showrunner will handle the season as Hawley focuses on other projects.

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