Alien Earth: Exploring a Favorite Question in the Franchise
Noah Hawley’s upcoming Alien: Earth series has us counting down the days until its release on August 12. While the wait might feel long, the details that have been shared about the show are keeping us intrigued. Recently, FX and Hulu revealed some concrete information about the plot, and today we’re diving deeper into the main character, a human-robot hybrid portrayed by Sydney Chandler, along with the central themes of the series.
Fans of the Alien franchise will appreciate the familiar question that the show will tackle: are humans truly the worst monsters in the universe? In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hawley discussed how Sydney Chandler’s character, Wendy, grapples with the idea of humanity’s place in the world and whether they deserve to survive. Drawing inspiration from Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley in Aliens, the show will explore the theme of the atrocities humans commit against each other.
Wendy’s unique perspective comes from her childlike innocence, as she has a child’s brain inside a robot’s body. This childlike outlook allows Wendy and her fellow hybrids to interact with the Xenomorphs in a way that adds a fresh angle to the story. Chandler shared that creator Noah Hawley delved into the mindset of a child, highlighting their present-mindedness and intuition.
Alien: Earth is set to premiere on August 12 on FX and Hulu, and we can’t wait to see how this intriguing story unfolds. For more updates on your favorite sci-fi franchises, including Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, and more, stay tuned to io9.
