Apple TV+ Sets May Premiere for 'Murderbot' Series Starring Alexander Skarsgård

The adaptation of Martha Wells' award-winning sci-fi series will debut with two episodes on May 16, followed by weekly releases through July 11.

The 10-episode series is based on Martha Wells' popular book series, 'The Murderbot Diaries,' which began in 2017 with 'All Systems Red.'
Alexander Skarsgård stars as the titular 'Murderbot,' a self-hacking security construct navigating human emotions and dangerous assignments while yearning for solitude and futuristic soap operas.
The show is described as a comedic thriller and is helmed by Chris and Paul Weitz, known for 'About a Boy,' with David S. Goyer serving as an executive producer.
The ensemble cast includes Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones, and Tamara Podemski.
Fans have expressed mixed anticipation, particularly regarding the casting of Skarsgård, as the books emphasize Murderbot’s resistance to gender labels and human-like descriptions.