Murderbot | |
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The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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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 has Alexander Skarsgård attached to star. Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz are writing, directing and producing the series.
A sentient security android must mask the ability for free thought whilst completing dangerous assignments and is simultaneously drawn to humans and appalled at their weakness. [1]
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 became attached to star and executive produce 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 of the series as Pin-Lee, Arada, Ratthi, and Bharadwaj respectively. [8]
Principal photography began on March 24, 2024, in Toronto. [9]
Murderbot | |
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Genre | |
Created by | |
Based on |
The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells |
Starring | |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers |
|
Production companies |
|
Original release | |
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 has Alexander Skarsgård attached to star. Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz are writing, directing and producing the series.
A sentient security android must mask the ability for free thought whilst completing dangerous assignments and is simultaneously drawn to humans and appalled at their weakness. [1]
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 became attached to star and executive produce 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 of the series as Pin-Lee, Arada, Ratthi, and Bharadwaj respectively. [8]
Principal photography began on March 24, 2024, in Toronto. [9]