The production of Alien: Earth, a series inspired by the original Alien film, continues the tradition of using KY jelly for practical effects. Tim Domett from Wētā Workshop explains that this method for creating the Xenomorph's gooey drool is designed to ensure safety for the actors while also allowing for easy cleanup. The use of KY jelly was influenced by the original film, and it is diluted for various effects. The series premieres on August 12, featuring weekly episodes on Hulu, and explores various aspects of the franchise's timeline and production challenges.
Tim Domett, the creatures episodic supervisor, revealed that the 1979 original movie inspired the use of KY jelly for practical effects in Alien: Earth. He stated, 'We looked to [Alien] for any inspiration around how it should look and the guideline of what we're trying to achieve. [...] They used KY jelly for this.' Domett explained that KY jelly is safe for actors and can easily be cleaned off costumes, adding 'It's just safe for all things, for going to people's faces.'
Domett elaborated on the process, saying, 'All we do is dilute it a little bit if it needs to come out of the mouth, or if it needs to look a little bit blue here, or that kind of thing [...] It's been quite a slimy, sticky job for us.' This indicates the practical and creative use of familiar substances in creating alien effects.
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