The hosts discuss Noah Hawley's comments on his forthcoming Alien series, including potential incorporation of Prometheus lore and a fresh narrative. They also explore the evolution of the franchise and the shift towards series becoming the dominant form of storytelling. Speculations and hopes for the upcoming series and its relation to the prequels are also discussed.
Noah Hawley's Alien series will not incorporate elements from the Prometheus prequels, suggesting a departure from the black goo and engineer lore in favor of a fresh take on the Alien universe.
Hawley's desire to focus on the mysterious and ancient nature of the Alien creature, predating the events of Covenant, allows for a more open interpretation and departure from strictly following Ridley Scott's vision.
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Departing from Prometheus Lore
In the podcast episode, the show creator, Holly, states that his upcoming Alien series will not incorporate elements from the Prometheus prequels. He mentions that he did not find those films useful for his storytelling and that he and Ridley Scott have had conversations about it. This suggests a departure from the black goo and engineer lore in favor of a fresh take on the Alien universe.
Embracing Ancient and Unknowable Origins
Holly expresses his desire to focus on the mysterious and ancient nature of the Alien creature, predating the events of Covenant. This approach allows for a more open interpretation, leaving room for the possibility that David's creation of the Xenomorph is not definitive. It also indicates a departure from strictly following Ridley Scott's vision and the opportunity for new voices to bring their own ideas to the canon.
Expanded Storytelling Flexibility
Contrary to initial speculation of a limited series, Holly reveals that the Alien series could potentially extend beyond one season, as the studio trusts him to tell the story. This is seen as a positive development, given the trend of streaming platforms abruptly canceling shows with unresolved narratives. Additionally, Holly emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and an understanding of where the story is headed thematically, providing reassurance that the series will have a satisfying conclusion.
In this short and sweet update, Jaime, Patrick & Christian reconvene to discuss Noah Hawley's latest comments on his forthcoming Alien series and the wider implications for the IP and the lore.
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