Noah Hawley , the creative force behind FX ‘s Alien Earth , is staying in business with the network and Disney Entertainment Television . Hawley has signed a new overall deal, continuing the creative partnership with a second season renewal of the hit drama series, which is set to begin filming in London next year. Deadline understands that Hawley’s new overall deal is valued in the nine-figures.

Inspired by Ridley Scott’s sci-fi thriller film Alien , Hawley adapted the film franchise for television with the strong support of Scott Free and its president, David W. Zucker, who is an executive producer of the series. It earned rave reviews and reaction from fans, posting a 94% Certified Fresh rating from Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic Must-Watch score of 85.

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