Adarsh Gourav, the BAFTA-nominated star from Bollywood, is making waves with his role in Ridley Scott’s upcoming sci-fi series Alien: Earth. The actor recently opened up about the thrill of playing a 10-year-old boy in the show, calling it a totally fresh challenge unlike anything he’s tackled before.
In a candid chat, Adarsh shared how stepping into a child’s shoes felt liberating. "Playing a child was unlike anything I’ve ever done before—it was an enriching experience that taught me to let go of control," he said. He explained that kids embrace life with pure abandon and freedom, something adults often forget. Adarsh aimed to capture that raw authenticity on screen to make his performance shine.
To nail the role, Adarsh dove deep into preparation by hanging out with real kids. He spent hours just observing them—watching how they react to everyday situations, fire off curious questions, act unpredictably, and burst into silly distractions. "These became the foundation of my performance," he revealed.
But he didn’t stop there. Adarsh joined fun sessions with child psychologist April in Bangkok. The group tried creative exercises like drawing, crafting clay sculptures, and sharing childhood stories. They even role-played as their younger selves through playful activities. Adarsh found it both therapeutic and eye-opening, helping him connect with the character’s innocent mindset.
On top of that, Adarsh binged hours of YouTube videos, especially the popular HiHo Kids series. In these clips, children chat with folks from all walks of life and ask the most innocent, out-of-the-blue questions. "That reminded me of how children see the world so differently," he noted.
Wrapping up his thoughts on the Alien Earth role, Adarsh emphasized surrendering to the script. "Ultimately, when you have a script and a character graph that is so well defined, you surrender to it," he said. The experience proved both freeing and tough, pushing him to think less like an adult and more like a wide-eyed kid discovering the world for the first time.
For those new to the buzz, Alien: Earth is an exciting American sci-fi horror TV series created by Noah Hawley, based on the iconic Alien franchise. This prequel is set two years before the original 1979 film Alien. The story kicks off when a mysterious space vessel called the Maginot crash-lands on Earth. A young woman teams up with a ragtag group of tactical soldiers, and they stumble upon a discovery that thrusts them into battle with the planet’s deadliest threat—think xenomorphs and high-stakes survival.
Fans of sci-fi series like Alien and actors like Adarsh Gourav are eagerly awaiting the premiere. With his unique take on the child role, Adarsh is set to add a fresh twist to this thrilling prequel. Stay tuned for more updates on Alien Earth release date and cast details!
