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Murderbot (TV series)

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Murderbot
Genre
Created by
Based onThe Murderbot Diaries
by Martha Wells
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
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
NetworkApple TV+

Murderbot is an upcoming American science fiction action comedy television series for Apple TV+. It is based on the book series The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. The series stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular character. Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz are writing, directing and producing the series with Wells involved as a consulting producer.

Premise

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A partly biological security cyborg that privately calls itself Murderbot must hide its ability for free thought whilst completing dangerous assignments and is simultaneously drawn to humans and appalled at their weakness.[1]

Cast

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Preservation science team
Cast of show-within-a-show The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon
Other

Production

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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

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

Commentary

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Even before the release of the show, numerous media sources have commented on the titular character as being coded as autistic and agender.[10][11]

Release

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Murderbot is scheduled to premiere on Apple TV+ on May 16, 2025, with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through July 11,[12] when they will air the season finale.[13] The first season will consist of ten episodes.[14]

References

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  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.
  10. ^ Breznican, Anthony (7 April 2025). "Murderbot Would Hate You—But That's Why You'll Love It". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  11. ^ De Oliveira, Weronika (14 April 2025). "Alexander Skarsgård is Murderbot in the first trailer for Apple TV+ sci-fi series". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  12. ^ "Apple TV+ debuts trailer for "Murderbot," premiering May 16". Apple TV+ Press. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  13. ^ Webster, Andrew (20 February 2025). "Apple's Murderbot series starts streaming in May". TheVerge. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  14. ^ Webster, Andrew (14 December 2023). "Apple is making a Murderbot series starring Alexander Skarsgård". TheVerge. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
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