Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell & Jerome Flynn Join ‘Alien: Earth’ Season 2

Meaghan Darwish Thu, July 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM UTC

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Sydney Chandler and Alex Lawther — 'Alien: Earth' Season 2 Behind the Scenes - Ollie Upton/FX

Season 2 of FX‘s hit sci-fi series, Alien: Earth, has started production in London. See a behind-the-scenes photo above. The news is a welcome update for fans eager to jump back into the latest chapter of showrunner Noah Hawley‘s spinoff set in the world of Ridley Scott’s film franchise. Alien: Earth‘s return is bringing about some changes.

Season 2 has added to the cast, with FX revealing Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell, and Jerome Flynn are joining the previously announced Peter Dinklage on Thursday, July 9. It’s a reunion for Spruell and Hawley, who worked together on Fargo. Character details have yet to be released

As we gear up for the continuation of the Earth-based adventure, we’re breaking down everything you about Season 2 so far, including when it’s most likely to arrive, who is set to star, and much more. Scroll down for a closer look at what’s on the horizon for Alien: Earth from Hawley, who also helms FX’s other hit, Fargo. And stay tuned for additional details in the months ahead as Season 2 takes shape.

When was Alien: Earth renewed for Season 2?

Alien: Earth was renewed for a second season at FX in November 2025, coinciding with Hawley signing an overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television, continuing his partnership with the company, which has also helped produce Fargo. Season 1 hauled in 9.2 million views globally in its first six days of streaming, kicking off a strong start to its series run, undoubtedly playing into Season 2’s greenlight.

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“I’m thrilled that this expanded deal opens the door to new opportunities across all of Disney Entertainment Television,” said Hawley in a statement about the renewal. “FX has always supported bold, character-driven storytelling. From the very beginning with Fargo, they’ve encouraged me to take creative risks and follow the story wherever it leads. I’m grateful to continue exploring the world of Alien: Earth alongside our partners, cast, and crew as we begin the next chapter.”

“It has been our great privilege to work with Noah for more than a decade on some of FX’s best and biggest shows, and we are thrilled to extend our partnership well into the future,” said FX’s chairman, John Landgraf. “Noah never stops surprising us with truly original stories — and his unique ability to bring them to vibrant life as a director and producer as well as writer makes him extraordinary. We can’t wait to get to work on the next season of Alien: Earth, as well as some equally exciting future projects in advanced development.”

When will Alien: Earth Season 2 premiere?

No premiere date has been set, but Alien: Earth Season 2 is in production in London. Babou Ceesay shared behind-the-scenes teases on Instagram. Previously, Adarsh Gourav confirmed June 2026 production to CineBuster, as he said: “I’ll be leaving for the international schedule in the first week of June, and we begin filming shortly after.”

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Who stars in Alien: Earth Season 2?

Alien: Earth Season 2 features Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, Adrian Edmondson, David Rysdahl, Essie Davis, Lily Newmark, Erana James, Adarsh Gourav, Jonathan Ajayi, Moe Bar-El, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, and more.

The new cast members are Peter Dinklage, Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell, and Jerome Flynn.

Tracey Ullman; Pip; Roisin Savage

While character details have yet to be released, after news of Dinklage’s casting broke, Hawley teased some exciting information about the gravity of his role in Season 2, telling Deadline, “Obviously, this franchise has a lot of iconic roles in it. I am, for better or worse, an ensemble writer who has never met a character I didn’t like, but he’s got a major role, and people are going to feel it’s a worthy role for him.”

What is Alien: Earth about?

Alien: Earth is set in the year 2120, on an Earth governed by five corporations. When the mysterious deep-space research vessel USSCS Maginot, owned by the corporation Weyland-Yutani, crashes in Prodigy Corporation territory, hybrid Wendy sets out with a ragtag team of tactical soldiers to make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat. Along with the classic Xenomorph, the Maginot was harboring various other alien species that pose threats known and unknown.

Who makes Alien: Earth?

Alien: Earth was created for television by Hawley, who executive produces the series with Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Joseph Iberti, Dana Gonzales, and Clayton Krueger. The show is produced by FX Productions.

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