Nepo Baby Actress Braves Variety Scandal at SDCC: Alien: Earth Star Keeps Calm and Carries On
SCANDAL ROCKS HOLLYWOOD: Kyle Chandler's Daughter Sydney Steps Out Amid Variety Magazine Controversy
San Diego Comic-Con was abuzz with excitement over the weekend, but for rising star Sydney Chandler, the attention was more focused on her personal drama than her new TV series Alien: Earth. The nepo baby daughter of actor Kyle Chandler, 29, appeared to be in high spirits as she promoted the upcoming FX series alongside co-stars Timothy Olyphant and showrunner Noah Hawley.
But just days ago, Sydney made headlines for all the wrong reasons when she clashed with Variety magazine over a Q&A game called "How Well Do They Know Each Other?" that has been played by A-listers like Ariana Grande and Ryan Reynolds. According to sources, Sydney refused to participate in the game, claiming she was a "private person" who didn't feel comfortable sharing her personal life with the public.
Variety's Editor-in-Chief Ramin Setoodeh refused to budge, and as a result, Sydney was pulled from the cover shoot. But in a surprising turn of events, both sides restarted negotiations, and Sydney agreed to participate once again. However, just hours before the scheduled photoshoot, she reportedly backed out at the last minute, leaving Olyphant and Hawley to do the cover without her.
This dramatic fallout has left many wondering what really went down behind the scenes. Insiders claim that Sydney's team had previously offered alternative ideas to Variety, such as a breakdown of the Alien: Earth trailer, but Variety refused to compromise. The publication's Editor-in-Chief even took to social media to defend his decision, stating that "Sydney Chandler was not willing to participate in a fun and lighthearted game, which is what 'How Well Do They Know Each Other?' is all about."
Despite the controversy, Sydney seemed determined to put on a brave face at Comic-Con. She commanded attention in a sheer black skirt and cropped leather jacket as she posed for photos with Olyphant, her co-star from Alien: Earth. And in a surprise move, Olyphant even praised his leading lady, calling her "a joy to work with."
"A professional, on time, always made interesting choices," he gushed to On The Red Carpet. "I think you'll be really impressed with what she brings to the table."
But despite the praise from her co-star, Sydney's controversy has left many wondering if FX will be pleased with her behavior. The network has invested heavily in Alien: Earth, and the scandal is likely to raise eyebrows among executives.
As for Sydney, she's been keeping a low profile since the drama unfolded. Her famous father Kyle has been a Hollywood staple for years thanks to memorable roles in Argo, The Wolf of Wall Street, Netflix's Bloodline, and Friday Night Lights, which earned him an Emmy. But will Sydney be able to bounce back from this controversy and prove herself as a rising star in her own right?
The Lowdown on Alien: Earth
Alien: Earth is a prequel to the original 1979 film, which famously starred Sigourney Weaver as the iconic character Ripley. The series follows Wendy, an android with the body of a robot but the consciousness of a human, who crash lands her deep space research vessel on earth in the year 2120.
Wendy and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers must face "mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined." With its massive budget rumored to be bigger than Shōgun, which cost $250 million, Alien: Earth is set to premiere August 12 on FX and stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
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In a shocking move, Variety's Editor-in-Chief Ramin Setoodeh took to social media to defend his decision to pull Sydney from the cover shoot. In a series of tweets, he stated that "Sydney Chandler was not willing to participate in a fun and lighthearted game, which is what 'How Well Do They Know Each Other?' is all about."
But will this controversy affect Sydney's career trajectory? Only time will tell. For now, fans can catch her on the upcoming series Alien: Earth, premiering August 12 on FX and streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.