Brian Duffield Denies Writing or Directing Next Alien Movie
The filmmaker says his involvement was limited to a few weeks of script help at the request of 20th Century Studios president Steve Asbell.
Brian Duffield has clarified that he is not writing or directing the next Alien movie, pushing back on reports that linked him to the project. According to comingsoon.net, the filmmaker said his involvement was limited to helping with a script for a few weeks over Christmas.
Duffield said 20th Century Studios president Steve Asbell asked him to help with the script, and that he is no longer involved with the project.
Separately, production has begun on the second season of the FX series Alien: Earth in London. Peter Dinklage, Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell and Jerome Flynn have been confirmed as new cast members for the series.
Other Alien projects in the works
In July 2026, Disney announced that FX had begun production on season 2 of Alien: Earth in London and confirmed the new cast members. Ridley Scott is also working on another movie connected to Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, continuing the story of Michael Fassbender's android David, while a sequel to Alien: Romulus is reportedly in development at 20th Century Studios.
Quick answers
Is Brian Duffield directing the next Alien movie?
No. Duffield said he is not writing or directing the film and is no longer involved with the project. He said he only helped with a script for a few weeks over Christmas.
Who asked Brian Duffield to help with the Alien script?
Duffield said 20th Century Studios president Steve Asbell asked him to help with the script.
Who is joining the cast of Alien: Earth season 2?
Peter Dinklage, Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell and Jerome Flynn have been confirmed as new cast members. Production on season 2 has begun in London.