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American television series
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.
Premise
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]
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 became attached to star in 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]
Filming
Principal photography began on March 24, 2024, in
Toronto .
[9]
References
^ Bell, BreAnna (14 December 2023).
" 'Murderbot' Series From 'About A Boy' Filmmakers Set at Apple, Alexander Skarsgård to Star and EP" . Variety . Retrieved 14 December 2023 .
^ Spry, Jeff (22 June 2021).
"Exclusive Q&A: Sci-fi author Martha Wells talks about her latest Murderbot novella, Fugitive Telemetry " .
Space.com . Retrieved 9 July 2022 .
^ Pedersen, Erik (25 April 2021).
"How Murderbot Diaries author Martha Wells overcame a career in crisis to create the killer series" .
Orange County Register .
Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2022 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (14 December 2023).
"Alexander Skarsgård Stars In 'Murderbot' Sci-Fi Series Ordered By Apple From Chris & Paul Weitz" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 14 December 2023 .
^ Mishra, Shristy (14 December 2023).
"Alexander Skarsgård to Star in Long-Awaited 'Murderbot' Series" . Collider . Retrieved 14 December 2023 .
^ Grobar, Matt (28 February 2024).
"David Dastmalchian Joins Alexander Skarsgård In Apple Sci-Fi Series Murderbot " .
Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 28 February 2024 .
^ Petski, Denise (1 March 2024).
"Noma Dumezweni Joins Alexander Skarsgård In Apple Sci-Fi Series Murderbot " .
Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 1 March 2024 .
^ Cordero, Rosy (7 March 2024).
"Apple TV+'s 'Murderbot' Rounds Out Cast With Sabrina Wu, Tattiawna Jones, Akshay Khanna & Tamara Podemski" .
Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 7 March 2024 .
^ Jay, Johnny (24 March 2024).
"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 . Retrieved 24 March 2024 .
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