"Do you think we can place our trust in it?" "It appears to be undergoing some internal turmoil..." Apple TV has unveiled the highly anticipated first official trailer for the sci-fi comedy series titled "Murderbot," set to arrive and captivate audiences this May. quite a chilling moniker for a series, huh? Ha ha. "It's rogue, it's formidable, but it'd much rather be glued to the TV." Now, doesn't that sound absolutely hilarious? Based on Martha Wells' acclaimed, best-selling book series, "Murderbot" revolves around a rogue security unit on a quest for the elusive meaning of life. It's simultaneously fascinated by humans and repelled by their fragility.
In a high-tech dystopian future, a rogue security robot secretly attains free will. To maintain its anonymity, it reluctantly embarks on a perilous mission to safeguard scientists on a hazardous planet... despite its fervent desire to indulge in soap operas all day long. Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård stars as the titular "Murderbot" (its self-given moniker), with a stellar ensemble including David Dastmalchian, Noma Dumezweni, Sabrina Wu, Tattiawna Jones, Akshay Khanna, and Tamara Podemski. I'm already chuckling at the trailer – this promises to be a delightful ride. A wisecracking robot mocking humans nonstop? Sign me up! I'll definitely be tuning in.
Derived from Martha Wells' Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series, "Murderbot" is a sci-fi thriller/comedy featuring a self-hacking security construct horrified by human emotions yet inexplicably drawn to its fragile clients. Murderbot must conceal its newfound free will and undertake a hazardous task when all it craves is solitude to binge futuristic soap operas and ponder its place in the cosmos. "Murderbot" is a series conceived by filmmakers/writers/producers brothers Chris Weitz (credits include "Down to Earth," "About a Boy," "The Golden Compass," "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," "A Better Life," "Operation Finale," "Afraid") and Paul Weitz ("American Pie," "Down to Earth," "About a Boy," "In Good Company," "American Dreamz," "Cirque du Freak," "Little Fockers," "Being Flynn," "Admission," "Grandma," "Bel Canto," "Fatherhood"). Adapted from the book of the same name penned by Martha Wells, with episodes directed by Toa Fraser, Paul Weitz, and Chris Weitz. Produced by Depth of Field Productions, Phantom Four Films, and CBS Studios. Executive produced by Alexander Skarsgård, Andrew Miano, David S. Goyer, Keith Levine, Chris Weitz, and Paul Weitz.
Apple will premiere the "Murderbot" sci-fi series exclusively on Apple TV+ starting May 16th, 2025. Get ready for an interstellar adventure like no other. Who's excited to embark on this journey?
