"Noah Hawley"
Episode
64 min
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2 min
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What It Covers
Writer-director Noah Hawley discusses creating Alien Earth prequel series, adapting iconic films like Fargo for television, directing process, Star Trek project cancellation, and balancing multiple creative mediums.
Notable Moment
Hawley reveals he cast his 13-year-old son in Alien Earth and played the father character himself during filming, creating an improvised scene that strengthened both the show and their relationship.
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