Alexander Skarsgård stars and executive produces the new sci-fi series Murderbot, based on the best-selling book, coming soon to Apple TV+.
Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for “Murderbot,” the highly anticipated comedic thriller series starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård. And hailing from Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz. The ten-episode series will premiere globally on Apple TV+, with the first two episodes on Friday, May 16, 2025. Followed by new episodes every Friday through July 11.
PREMISE
Based on Martha Wells’ best-selling, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series The Murderbot Diaries. “Murderbot” is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients. Played by Skarsgård, Murderbot must hide its free will and complete a dangerous assignment. When all it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas. And figure out its place in the universe.
The ensemble cast also includes Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones and Tamara Podemski.
BEHIND THE SERIES
“Murderbot” hails from Paramount Television Studios. The Weitz brothers wrote, directed and produced under their Depth of Field banner. Andrew Miano also executive produces alongside for Depth of Field. David S. Goyer executive produces alongside Keith Levine for Phantom Four. Wells serves as a consulting producer.
APPLE TV+
Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series. Feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment. And is available to watch across all your favourite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world. And has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 561 wins and 2,591 award nominations and counting. Including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”
Murderbot is coming to Apple TV+…If he can be bothered! The series premieres on May 16th.
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