Sydney Chandler to Star in Noah Hawley’s Alien Series: New Take on Classic Sci-Fi Heads to FX

Noah Hawley’s Alien series has found its lead in Sydney Chandler, as confirmed by FX. The project, shrouded in secrecy, is set to begin production this year. Details about Chandler’s role in the series are scarce, but it’s expected she’ll portray a new character, as Hawley previously stated that the series wouldn’t be a “Ripley story.”

Instead, Hawley’s vision for the series is a story about inequality set on Earth, drawing inspiration from the blue-collar space-trucker world portrayed in the original movie. Chandler has previously appeared in FX’s limited series “Pistol,” chronicling the story of The Sex Pistols, and will soon be seen alongside Colin Farrell in the upcoming Apple TV series Sugar.

Chandler and Hawley join the ranks of those attempting to reimagine Ridley Scott’s iconic sci-fi series. Fede Alvarez is directing a new Alien movie, which recently teased behind-the-scenes glimpses of production and the return of the infamous Facehugger.

Hawley, best known for his work on the Fargo TV series, brings a strong pedigree to the new Alien show. However, Ridley Scott himself expressed skepticism about the project in a 2021 interview, stating it “will never be as good as the first one.” Viewers will have the chance to judge for themselves when Alien premieres, likely in 2024.