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Go behind the scenes with the ‘Alien: Earth’ cast at Comic-Con 2025

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SAN DIEGO — Sydney Chandler has wanted to attend San Diego Comic-Con as a fan for years.

It’s quite remarkable that the actress is making her debut at the yearly pop culture event to unveil her forthcoming FX series titled “Alien: Earth.” Chandler plays the character of Wendy in this “Alien” prequel, who finds herself as a young girl with her consciousness residing within an android.

As a passionate film enthusiast, I can’t help but express my sheer amazement when I say that the opportunity to contribute in this way is nothing short of astonishing. It’s an emotional experience for me because we’ve poured so much effort into this project and I’ve learned countless lessons along the way. To be quite honest, words fail me as I prepare for the Hall H premiere on Friday.

She does have words of appreciation, though, including for what she’s learned from her character.

Chandler shares, “Her path towards self-reliance has been an inspiring lesson for me. As someone who tends to overthink and feels anxious, I would have easily backed away. But she showed me that it’s alright to stand tall on your own two feet, that being independent is powerful.

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At this year’s Comic-Con, it was clear that the development and transformation of nerd culture and fan communities was on full display, particularly within the iconic Hall H.

Prior to the Hall H panel of the show, fans were already gathered on the sidewalk outside the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, eagerly awaiting a glimpse of Chandler and her “Alien: Earth” co-stars Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, along with creator Noah Hawley and executive producer David Zucker. They were en route to the bus that would take them to the convention center for the show’s world premiere.

On the ride over, Hawley betrays no nerves about people seeing the first episode.

The showrunner believes that the show has a unique appeal across age groups due to its themes of personal growth. However, he also notes that it shares similarities with the movie ‘Alien’ by delving into the complexities of power and corporate influence.

Gathered closely on the bus with Lawther and Blenkin, Ceesay was taken aback to discover that this was their first time at San Diego Comic-Con for all of them. There’s a lot of friendly banter as they discuss the initial interviews they’ve done during the event.

Lawther admits that he loves making jokes with his co-stars frequently, but he reminds himself that he’s a professional, as he looks at them.

“Sometimes the British sarcasm instinct just kicks in,” Blenkin adds.

The lighthearted relationship between them persists, with them playfully discussing gatecrashing Ceesay’s additional panel, and also attempting to surprise one another during their time off-stage in Hall H by moving stealthily in the darkness.

Following the event, the cast is escorted for video interviews and autograph sessions at a fan encounter station located on the expo hall. As a fan cheers him on, “Timothy, you’re fantastic!” he exclaims. Later in the day, Hawley, Chandler, and Ceesay will venture into the interactive “Alien: Earth” exhibit, where they will examine the debris of a downed spaceship.

In my perspective as a movie enthusiast, Comic-Con is an absolute haven – a sanctuary where like-minded individuals gather to celebrate our shared passion for cinema. As someone who can’t get enough of the intricate details and nuances that make up the world of film, being immersed in such a vibrant community rekindles my initial love for movies. It’s an experience I cherish deeply.

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2025-07-28 02:01

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