Murderbot (TV 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.

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, and that she had read the script and was "really excited about it”. The series began moving forward at Apple TV+ in 2022, but casting was delayed by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.

It was announced in December 2023 that Alexander Skarsgård became attached to star and executive produce the series. In February 2024, David Dastmalchian and Noma Dumezweni joined the cast. 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.

Filming
Principal photography began on March 24, 2024, in Toronto.