Murderbot (TV series)

Murderbot
Genre	Science fiction Drama
Created by	Chris Weitz Paul Weitz
Based on	The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
Starring	Alexander Skarsgård David Dastmalchian Noma Dumezweni Sabrina Wu Tattiawna Jones Akshay Khanna Tamara Podemski
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Chris Weitz Paul Weitz Alexander Skarsgård Andrew Miano David S. Goyer Keith Levine
Production companies	Depth of Field Productions Phantom Four Films CBS Studios
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 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

• Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot
• David Dastmalchian as Gurathin
• Noma Dumezweni as Mensah
• Sabrina Wu as Pin-Lee
• Tattiawna Jones as Arada
• Akshay Khanna as Ratthi
• Tamara Podemski as Bharadwaj

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]

References

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Mishra, Shristy (14 December 2023). "Alexander Skarsgård to Star in Long-Awaited 'Murderbot' Series". Collider. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
6. Grobar, Matt (28 February 2024). "David Dastmalchian Joins Alexander Skarsgård In Apple Sci-Fi Series Murderbot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
7. Petski, Denise (1 March 2024). "Noma Dumezweni Joins Alexander Skarsgård In Apple Sci-Fi Series Murderbot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
8. 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.
9. 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.

External links

• Murderbot at IMDb