An expanded version of the divisive, studio-chopped sequel restores more than 30 minutes of unseen footage to the film Fincher called his “baptism of fire.”

The success of Alien: Earth has proven that one iconic sci-fi premise can work, meaning a new streaming series could finally fix a costly disaster.

EXCLUSIVE: We have the first major cast addition to FX’s Alien: Earth for its upcoming second season. Emmy winner Peter Dinklage has been tapped as a new series regular on the sci-fi drama from Fargo creator Noah Hawley.

Alien: Earth’s Noah Hawley is directing a remake of a critically acclaimed horror movie. In addition to Alien: Earth, Hawley is known for creating FX television series like Legion and Fargo. He also created the 2009 ABC show The Unusuals and wrote the screenplay for 2006’s The Alibi.