The Evolution of Alien: How Disney's New Show is Shaping the Franchise

Disney's Alien TV Show: A New Chapter in the Franchise

The Alien TV show, a creation of Fargo mastermind Noah Hawley for Disney, is set to take the iconic Alien franchise in a fresh direction. Following Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, the Mouse House is gearing up to delve into the lucrative world of Alien with a standalone movie and the highly anticipated TV series.

David (Michael Fassbender) creating xenomorphs in Alien Covenant

Director Fede \/lvarez is at the helm of the standalone film 'Alien: Romulus,' positioned between the events of Alien and Aliens. Meanwhile, Noah Hawley is crafting the Alien TV series for FX, set three decades prior to the original Alien movie. This shift in timeline opens up new possibilities for storytelling and exploration of untapped narratives within the Alien universe.

David and a Xenomorph from Alien: Covenant.

The Uncharted Territory of Character Arcs

While Ridley Scott's prequel movies Prometheus and Alien: Covenant laid the groundwork for the Alien universe, Hawley's approach diverges from the established prequel storylines. Unlike Scott's exploration of David as the creator of the xenomorphs, Hawley's vision for the TV series veers in a different direction, leaving behind key character arcs from the prequels.

One of the standout characters from the prequel films, David portrayed brilliantly by Michael Fassbender, embarked on a captivating journey across both Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. As an android with a fascination for creating life, David's evolution in the Alien universe added layers of complexity and intrigue to the narrative.

The Future of Alien: End of an Era for David?

With Disney's plans for the Alien franchise potentially signaling the conclusion of David's story, fans are left wondering about the fate of this enigmatic character. While Scott's vision for a third prequel film remains uncertain post-Disney merger, Hawley's reimagining of the xenomorph backstory could alter the course of events established in Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, particularly in relation to David's pivotal role in the creation of the aliens.

As the Alien saga enters a new phase under Disney's stewardship, the legacy of characters like David hangs in the balance. The divergent paths taken by Scott and Hawley in shaping the Alien mythology hint at a redefinition of key narratives and character arcs, setting the stage for a compelling evolution of the iconic franchise.