Adarsh Gourav stuns in first look of Hollywood’s ‘Alien: Earth’; Series to premiere on August 12

The highly anticipated sci-fi thriller Alien: Earth has officially locked in its global premiere date: 12 August 2025. Streaming on FX and Hulu, the series is a fresh chapter in the iconic Alien franchise and marks Indian actor Adarsh Gourav’s major Hollywood breakout. Fans were treated to the first look of the series this week, which quickly sent social media into a frenzy. The image features Gourav in a striking grey-blue tactical suit, hinting at the gritty tone and high-stakes action the series promises.

Adarsh Gourav makes his Hollywood debut in Alien: Earth, premiering 12 August on FX and Hulu

Directed and created by Noah Hawley — best known for his acclaimed work on Fargo and Legion — Alien: Earth reimagines the beloved Alien universe for television. With Ridley Scott serving as Executive Producer, the franchise’s DNA remains firmly intact, even as it ventures into bold new territory.

Adarsh plays a central character named Slightly, whose role is described as pivotal to the unfolding narrative. The show centres on a mysterious alien spacecraft crash-landing on Earth, forcing a young woman and a mismatched band of tactical soldiers to confront a deadly extraterrestrial threat. The official synopsis teases a suspense-laden storyline that blends human drama with classic science fiction horror.

Taking to his social media, Adarsh expressed his excitement about joining the Alien universe, calling the project ‘a dream come true’. His casting is also a significant moment for South Asian representation in big-budget Hollywood sci-fi.

With a star-studded ensemble, cutting-edge production values, and a narrative rooted in one of the most revered franchises in science fiction, Alien: Earth is already being billed as one of the biggest digital releases of the year. The series is expected to attract both long-time fans of the Alien films and a new generation of sci-fi viewers. As the countdown to 12 August begins, one thing is certain: Alien: Earth is ready to invade screens — and imaginations — across the globe.