The Cast and Creator of FX’s ‘Alien: Earth’ Share Insights on Their Bond Formed on Set

SAN DIEGO — FX’s “Alien: Earth” is a sci-fi thriller set in 2120, showcasing a world where cyborgs, synthetics, and humans coexist. The official synopsis states, “When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, “Wendy” (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.”

Creator and executive producer Noah Hawley, along with actors Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant, who portrays “Kirsh,” appeared at San Diego Comic-Con to speak with On The Red Carpet’s George Pennacchio. Olyphant, having known Pennacchio for years, introduced him to Chandler as a Hollywood legend. Pennacchio then inquired what Chandler, new to Hollywood, learned from the seasoned actor.

“There is a thing called ‘Big Tim Energy,’ and we all channeled it throughout the six-month shoot. I wanted to make the T-shirt, and I haven’t yet, and I will,” Chandler shared.

We’ll take a few of those when you make them, please and thanks.

While Chandler didn’t elaborate, we are guessing the “Big Tim Energy” is the positivity he brings to the set. He was quick to praise Chandler as a colleague and actor.

“She was a joy to work with, a professional, on time, always made interesting choices. I was thinking that tonight, this afternoon, we were just watching it, and I remember like yesterday, you saying, ‘I’m going to save him.’ And every take, I just remember thinking, it’s just lovely, it was just lovely. It was really, really wonderful work,” he said.

The mutual admiration society continued with Hawley.

“I was just trying to create a safe space for the actors to feel like they can play. And these are both a couple of players right here. Tim’s always good to go down any road we talk about, said Hawley.” Sydney you know she’s so alive. I haven’t really worked with an actor before who’s such an active listener and always engaged and you know, listening to her heart.”

“Alien: Earth” premieres August 12 on FX and streams the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

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