Introduction to Resident Alien and Alan Tudyk
From the very beginning, Alan Tudyk embraced his role as the unconventional alien Harry Vanderspeigle in Resident Alien, with all episodes premiering exclusively on Peacock starting August 15.
Harry's Bizarre Behavior and Show's Humor
Despite uncovering his own human emotions, Harry continued to behave in bizarre, often inappropriate ways—confusing and amusing the residents of Patience, Colorado. These oddities fueled much of the show's humor, showcasing his struggle to understand human customs.
Memorable Scenes and Boundary-Pushing Moments
However, showrunner and executive producer Chris Sheridan recalls one scene that still surprises him: an alien milk-sucking sequence from Season 1, Episode 2, titled "Homesick." Sheridan explains, "I thought, maybe, we could push the boundaries a bit. That moment made me realize we were operating under different rules with Harry—that we could include big, wild moments like Harry sucking milk from a cow, or him humping a vending machine, or scooting along the ground like a dog, or even riding a horse in a cowboy hat."
He adds, "As long as these moments stay...