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| Based on | The Murderbot Diaries byMartha 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 seriesbyMartha 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]
