An otherworldly teaser for 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' swaps David Bowie for Chiwetel Ejiofor

An alien visitor promises in the first trailer for The Man Who fell to Earth that his mission is yours.

This new sci-fi drama series is based on the novel of the same name by Walter Tevis and will tell the story of an extraterrestrial seeking help on planet Earth. Chiwetel Ejiofor played the title role in the 1976 film adaptation of Nicolas Roeg's novel. The movie was met with mixed reviews but has since become a cult favorite, praised for its over-the-top visuals and emotional philosophy.

Naomie Scott plays a brilliant scientist in the new series. The streaming service is on a roll with the recent successes of drama series Yellowjackets and Dexter: New Blood, but how the project will transform the source material remains to be seen. We'll be tuning in just to see the effects, because the trailer looks pretty good.

The man who fell to earth will be on the show.