In a massive vote of confidence for both a new franchise and its creator, FX has officially renewed Alien: Earth for a second season.But the renewal isn't even the biggest part of the story.Alongside the Season 2 pickup, Variety reports that series creator Noah Hawley has signed a new multi-year overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television. The deal is valued in the nine-figure range.This is a huge win for Hawley and a clear sign that FX is all-in on his vision, both for the Alien universe and for whatever he dreams up next.Let's dive in. What We Know About Season 2After a critically acclaimed first season, fans are already hungry for more, especially after the first season ended on such a cliffhanger. According to Variety, all we know for sure now is that production for Season 2 is set to begin in 2026.We also learned that the production is moving. While Season 1 was shot in Thailand, the second season will be lensed in London. This could signal a new setting for the story or simply a change in production logistics, with London having tons of available soundstages and being a cheap place to shoot. FX Bets Big on Hawley This nine-figure deal solidifies Noah Hawley's status as one of TV's most valuable creators and showrunners. His relationship with FX, which began with the Emmy-winning Fargo and continued with the visually mind-bending Legion, is one of the most successful partnerships in modern television.FX Chairman John Landgraf praised Hawley...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 13 November