Murderbot (TV series) explained

Country:United States
Language:English
Network:Apple TV+

Murderbot is an upcoming American science fiction television series for Apple TV+. It is based on the book series by Martha Wells. The series stars Alexander Skarsgård. Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz are writing, directing and producing the series.

Premise

A sentient security android that calls itself Murderbot must mask its ability for free thought whilst completing dangerous assignments and is simultaneously drawn to humans and appalled at their weakness.[1]

Cast

Production

In 2021, book series author Martha Wells said that a potential TV series adaptation was in development,[2] and that she had read the script and was "really excited about it”.[3] The series began moving forward at Apple TV+ in 2022, but casting was delayed by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[4]

It was announced in December 2023 that Alexander Skarsgård will produce and star in the series.[5] In February 2024, David Dastmalchian and Noma Dumezweni joined the cast.[6] [7] In March, Sabrina Wu, Tattiawna Jones, Akshay Khanna, and Tamara Podemski joined the cast.[8]

Filming

Principal photography began on March 24, 2024, in Toronto.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Murderbot' Series From 'About A Boy' Filmmakers Set at Apple, Alexander Skarsgård to Star and EP. Variety. 14 December 2023. 14 December 2023. BreAnna. Bell.
  2. Web site: Exclusive Q&A: Sci-fi author Martha Wells talks about her latest Murderbot novella, Fugitive Telemetry . . Jeff . Spry . June 22, 2021 . July 9, 2022.
  3. Web site: How Murderbot Diaries author Martha Wells overcame a career in crisis to create the killer series . . Erik . Pedersen . April 25, 2021 . July 9, 2022 . registration . https://web.archive.org/web/20220528005429/https://www.ocregister.com/2021/04/25/how-murderbot-diaries-author-martha-wells-overcame-a-career-in-crisis-to-create-the-killer-series/ . May 28, 2022 . live.
  4. Web site: Alexander Skarsgård Stars In 'Murderbot' Sci-Fi Series Ordered By Apple From Chris & Paul Weitz. 14 December 2023. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. December 14, 2023.
  5. Web site: Mishra . Shristy . 14 December 2023 . Alexander Skarsgård to Star in Long-Awaited 'Murderbot' Series . 14 December 2023 . Collider.
  6. Web site: Grobar . Matt . David Dastmalchian Joins Alexander Skarsgård In Apple Sci-Fi Series Murderbot . . 28 February 2024 . February 28, 2024.
  7. Web site: Petski . Denise . Noma Dumezweni Joins Alexander Skarsgård In Apple Sci-Fi Series Murderbot . . 1 March 2024 . March 1, 2024.
  8. Web site: Cordero . Rosy . Apple TV+'s 'Murderbot' Rounds Out Cast With Sabrina Wu, Tattiawna Jones, Akshay Khanna & Tamara Podemski . . March 7, 2024 . March 7, 2024.
  9. Web site: Jay . Johnny . Sci Fi TV Highlights: Season Finale for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, The Acolyte Gets a Premiere Date, and More . Cancelled Sci-Fi . March 24, 2024 . March 24, 2024.

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