Alien: Earth stars Sydney Chandler and Babou Ceesay dive into FX’s thrilling new sci-fi series. We talked about the show’s high-stakes premise, their characters, and the unique challenges of bringing an otherworldly story to life. Especially working with practical effects on such a legendary franchise! Sydney opened up about the intense preparation and physical demands of the role, while Babou shared insight into the moral and philosophical questions the series raises as well as working with his child. The on-set atmosphere, the heart of Alien: Earth, and why they think audiences will be hooked from the very first episode. Buckle up! Thanks again to FX for having me at their SDCC podcast studio.
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