A new actor is joining the Alien universe on FX’s new series.
What’s Happening:
- Deadline reports that Timothy Olyphant, best known for his role on Justified, is returning to FX with a role on the new Alien series.
- Set to be a prequel, this series will take place before the famous film starring Sigourney Weaver.
- The new series is executive produced by Ridley Scott and created by Noah Hawley.
- While production started right before the SAG/AFTRA strike, production is set to restart at the beginning of January.
- The series was initially announced way back in December of 2020 during Disney’s Investor Day presentation.