FX’s Alien: Earth has officially landed, bringing the iconic sci-fi horror franchise to television with a fresh story and a gripping new cast. Premiering August 12, 2025, the series blends suspense, action, and deep space terror as it expands the Alien universe for a new generation of fans.

From seasoned actors to rising stars, the ensemble brings life to a world where survival is anything but guaranteed. Here’s a closer look at the talented cast bringing Alien: Earth to life below.

What Is Alien: Earth About?

Alien: Earth is set decades before the events of the original Alien film and takes the franchise to an entirely new setting — our own planet. The story unfolds in a near-future where powerful corporations, including the infamous Weyland-Yutani, are pushing the boundaries of science and ethics by experimenting with human/synthetic hybrids.

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How Many Episodes Are in Alien: Earth?

Season 1 of Alien: Earth consists of eight episodes. The series debuted with its first two episodes on August 12, 2025, with the remaining installments releasing weekly.

• Episode 1: Aug. 12, “Neverland”
• Episode 2: Aug. 12, “Mr. October”
• Episode 3: Aug. 19, “Metamorphosis”
• Episode 4: Aug. 26, “Observation”
• Episode 5: Sept. 2, “Emergence”
• Episode 6: Sept. 9, “The Fly”
• Episode 7: Sept. 16, “In Space, No One”
• Episode 8: Sept. 23, “The Real Monsters”

Where to Watch Alien: Earth

In the U.S., Alien: Earth streams exclusively on Hulu, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday. Internationally, release platforms vary by region — for example, in the U.K., episodes are available on Disney+ the day after their U.S. debut.

Alien: Earth Cast

Here’s a look at the main cast of Season 1 Alien: Earth:

• Sydney Chandler as Wendy, the first human/synthetic hybrid whose consciousness has been transferred into a synthetic body.

• Alex Lawther as CJ “Hermit,” Wendy’s human soldier brother.

• Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, a synthetic protector and mentor to the young hybrids.

• Essie Davis as Dame Sylvia, a lead scientist in the hybrid program.

• Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier, the ambitious trillionaire CEO of Prodigy Corporation.

• Babou Ceesay as Morrow, a cyborg security officer loyal to Weyland-Yutani.

• Adarsh Gourav as Slightly, a member of Wendy’s hybrid group.

• Erana James as Curly, another hybrid with hidden ambitions.

• Lily Newmark as Nibs, one of the hybrids adjusting to their new life.

• Jonathan Ajayi as Smee, a hybrid and close confidant of Slightly.

• David Rysdahl as Arthur Sylvia, a human scientist and Dame Sylvia’s husband.

• Diêm Camille as Siberian, a human soldier.

• Moe Bar-El as Rashidi, another member of the tactical team.

• Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins, Boy Kavalier’s right-hand man in Prodigy.

• Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Yutani, head of the powerful Weyland-Yutani Corporation.