After a lengthy development period, Noah Hawley’s FX Alien series is finally gearing up for filming later this year! During a recent FX panel at the TCA (Television Critics Association) 2023 January Press tour, FX Chairman John Landgraf confirmed that the series has moved on from the development phase into active pre-production.
“Noah is currently in production on the fifth season of Fargo but he’s in active preproduction on Alien, he’s written scripts. I think he’s meeting with his production designer in Austin this weekend, gearing up for production this year after he completes the fifth season of Fargo.” (Deadline)
According to Carly Lane-Perry, reporting for Collider, the scripts have been finalized and Hawley will move into production on Alien after he finishes with the currently filming Fargo Season 5. 
Composer Jeff Russo, who has previously collaborated with Hawley on both Fargo and Legion, also tweeted about the news, suggesting that perhaps he is scoring the series!
Russo has also scored a number of other series, including the sci-fi shows Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, and Altered Carbon.
The Alien series takes place on Earth during the latter part of this century, focusing on mega-corporations vying for dominance. Last September, Alien vs. Predator Galaxy exclusively showed some of the first concept art from the series.
With Fede Álvarez’s Alien film (working title Alien: Romulus) about to start shooting next month, and now with confirmation that Hawley’s Alien series has finally entered pre-production, it’s certainly an exciting time for us Alien fans! Thanks to Mike’s Monsters, Nightmare Asylum, and Gimitko for the news.
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Hawleys regular cinematographer turned director is currently in Thailand. It was mentioned the series will shoot in Thailand awhile back. Could be doing location scouting.
Mmm...But wasn't it mentioned that the writing of the scripts had already been completed?
https://twitter.com/EsPyramid/status/1647332105502838786
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I really do love PP. Loved it reintroducing this concept.
Well, any idea if the live action version of the royal jelly might appear?
100% this!
I think it would be pretty intriguing if they reference each other in one way or another. Maybe not in an overt kind way, but some subtle hints here and there would definitely be give these new additions some extra oomph.
https://moviesr.net/p-sci-fi-series-blade-runner-2099-begins-filming-in-summer-2023-at-amazon
It reportedly has 10 episodes and a high budget, the time frame makes sense.
I always care.
In fact, I think Mark Griskey would be far better suited to score modern Star Wars than the other composers they've been hiring lately.
Generally, sometimes Noah Hawley even sings.
Omg f**k yes
Not familiar with either of these gentleman but who knows?
Not the ALIEN5 movie i was hoping for but i remain skeptical even though Sir Sir Ridley Scott is involved.
Please no AI crap in the forefront of the script.
And for godamn sake.
No stupid robot creates the ALIEN as the space jokey already made them centuries ago.
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https://twitter.com/jeffersonrusso/status/1613639276880867328?s=20&t=ZldAY2ByrITEudUd97FLFA
Fargo 5 wraps in April, Production Weekly says this series starts filming mid-2023, so the summer.
Similar article that says we will see it in 2023.