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.
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