Alien will soon be hitting the big and small screen with Noah Hawley and FX handling the small screen. Deadline reports today on a new addition to the cast, Timothy Olyphant. The actor reunites with Hawley for the Ridley Scott produced show. Alien also has Alex Lawther as a soldier named CJ, Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier, a CEO, as well as Essie Davis as Dame Silvia, Adarsh Gourav as Slightly and Kit Young as Tootles.

The show has been described as extension and reinvention” of the films that have come before it, with Ellen Ripley not involved. According to Deadline Olyphant’s character is described as

 I hear he plays Kirsh, a synth who acts as a mentor and trainer for Chandler’s Wendy who is a hybrid, a meta-human who has the brain and consciousness of a child but the body of an adult.

Alien production is set to begin in early 2024 after stopping due to the strikes. The hype has begun for all things Alien with Fede Alvarez upcoming Alien movie as well. Are you excited for the franchise to come to the small screen? Make sure to follow us for all things you love in pop culture.