FX sci-fi drama Alien Earth begins 2 filming with new cast

Production is underway in London for the second season of the FX science fiction drama "Alien Earth," with a trio of notable actors joining the cast. Jerome Flynn, Sam Spruell, and Tracey Ullman have been confirmed for the new season, which also features the previously announced addition of Peter Dinklage.

The new cast members will join a large ensemble of returning stars from the show's first season, including Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, Babou Ceesay, Samuel Blenkin, Adarsh Gourav, Jonathan Ajayi, Erana James, Lily Newmark, Adrian Edmondson, David Rysdahl, Moe Bar-El, and Sandra Yi Sencindiver. Specific details regarding the characters to be played by Flynn, Spruell, and Ullman have not been released.

The casting news has generated particular interest due to the reunion of two "Game of Thrones" alumni. Flynn, known for playing Bronn, will appear alongside Dinklage, who portrayed Tyrion Lannister. Spruell also has a connection to the franchise's universe, having played Prince Maekar Targaryen in the prequel series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." Furthermore, Spruell has previously collaborated with "Alien Earth" creator and showrunner Noah...