The Xenomorph in FX's Alien: Earth series was for the most part captured using practical effects and stunt action work. Utilizing a Xenomorph suit created by the folks at Weta Workshop and worn by stunt performer Cameron Brown, the Alien: Earth team brought a bulkier and extremely aggressive Alien to life for the show! Showrunner Noah Hawley recently explained why the Xenomorph design in the series differs slightly from its film counterparts – it's worth a read if you haven't seen it already.
Episode 3 Director / Cinematographer Dana Gonzales captured and shared some great behind-the-scenes set photos from Alien: Earth's production, showcasing the Xenomorph suit in more detail:
You can see the full size images in our gallery.
Episode 3 – Metamorphosis is NOW streaming on Disney+!
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Noah Hawley's Alien Earth season 1 began streaming August 12th, 2025 and spans 8 hour-long episodes. You can find a list of the episodes titles and their release dates here.
Alien Earth Season 2
Season 2 of Alien Earth has officially been green-lit! Filming is expected to begin in London, England early 2026.
Interview with Victor Martinez: Early / unused Alien Earth concepts!
Concept artist Victor Martinez talks with Scified / Alien-Covenant.com about pre-covid plans for Alien Earth, before the show underwent significant changes!
Alien Earth wins BEST HORROR SERIES award by Rotten Tomatoes!
Noah Hawley's Alien TV series was awarded the Best Horror Series by Rotten Tomatoes.
Dead Xenomorph: A better look at the slain Alien from Season 1
Wendy made short work of an adult Xenomorph in Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth series and Weta Workshop have given us a closer look at the aftermath!
