Peter Dinklage Stars in ‘Alien: Earth’ Season 2
Peter Dinklage has been confirmed to join the cast of FX’s “Alien: Earth” Season 2. His involvement was reported by Variety. While details about his character remain undisclosed, Dinklage will be a series regular on this sci-fi project created by Noah Hawley.
Overview of “Alien: Earth”
“Alien: Earth” is set two years before the events of the original Ridley Scott film released in 1979. It marks the first television installment in the iconic “Alien” franchise. The series stars Sydney Chandler, who portrays the humanoid robot Wendy. Other notable cast members include:
- Alex Lawther
- Essie Davis
- Samuel Blenkin
- Babou Ceesay
- Adarsh Gourav
- Timothy Olyphant
Production Details
Filming for the second season is slated to begin in May at London’s Pinewood Studios. This location is notable for being the filming site for the original “Alien” movie, as well as “Alien 3” and “Prometheus.” In contrast, the first season of “Alien: Earth” was filmed in Thailand.
Peter Dinklage’s Career Highlights
Packing a stellar resume, Peter Dinklage earned four Emmy Awards for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the acclaimed series “Game of Thrones.” His recent film credits include “Roofman,” where he starred alongside Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, and “Wicked,” which features Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Additionally, he appeared in “Dexter: Resurrection” and may take the lead in a new version of “Poker Face,” transitioning into the role of detective Charlie Cale.
Executive Production Team
“Alien: Earth” is produced by FX Productions, with Hawley serving as the creator and executive producer. He is joined by a team of executive producers including:
- Ridley Scott
- David W. Zucker
- Clayton Krueger
- Emilia Serrano
- Bob DeLaurentis
- Peter Calloway
- Monica Macer
- John Campisi
- Simon Emanuel
This exciting development in the “Alien” franchise continues to build anticipation among fans of science fiction television. Deadline was the first to report Peter Dinklage’s casting in this highly anticipated series.
