Upcoming ALIEN Series for FX Slated to Be 8-10 Hours Long Says Ridley Scott!

The universe that the film ALIEN resides in is about to expand by leaps and bounds thanks to the first ever ALIEN series coming to FX.

 Today, Ridley Scott has chimed in about the series in an interview with the BCC, as transcribed by Variety, Scott reveals that a pilot is currently being written with what will translate to 8-10 hours of the show.

As the site notes, FX boss John Landgraf described the project last year as “the first Alien story set on Earth — and by blending both the timeless horror of the first Alien film with the non-stop action of the second, it’s going to be a scary thrill ride that will blow people back in their seats.”

This past July, Hawley clarified that “it’s not a Ripley story,” adding, “She’s one of the great characters of all time, and I think the story has been told pretty perfectly, and I don’t want to mess with it. It’s a story that’s set on Earth also. The alien stories are always trapped… Trapped in a prison, trapped in a space ship. I thought it would be interesting to open it up a little bit so that the stakes of “What happens if you can’t contain it?” are more immediate.”

Alien: Earth War perhaps? Oh wait, that was a Ripley story as well. At any rate, we’re just glad this series is moving forward.

“Alien” was first announced back in 2020 with Noah Hawley (“Legion,” “Fargo”) attached as showrunner and developing.