The impact of that reveal is certainly lessened by the fact that the show is calledAlien: Earth.
However, that shouldnt distract from the fact thatthe entire concept is pretty radical.
After all, no movie has yet brought the Xenomorphs to Earth, despite numerous teases.
That said, they may find some comfort in the official synopsis of the series that accompanies the trailer.
Theres a lot of well-worn stuff in that description.
Weve got a small group, a surprising accident, and a larger threat.
That could apply to every mainlineAlienmovie and evenPrometheus.
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That phrase brings to mind the space marines inAliens, the early masterpiece byJames Cameron.
Its not clear yet how Hawley plans to use the tactical soldiers inAlien: Earth.
Furthermore, earlier reports established thatAlien: Earthtakes place approximately 30 years before the originalAlien.
That means were nearly a full century beforeAliens.
Which, of course, sounds like the approach Hawleys taking forAlien: Earth.
Give us just enough familiarity to feel comfortable and just enough difference to make us scared.
At least on Earth, everyone can hear you scream.
Alien: Earth comes to the Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in the U.K. later this year.
