Neuromancer Series on Apple TV+ Progresses Further in Production
Vibin' with the New Cyberpunk Gig
It's finally happening, folks! After years of attempts, the adaptation of William Gibson's Neuromancer—the groundbreaking 1984 cyberpunk novel—is now gearing up to hit our screens, not as a feature film, but as a series on Apple TV's sci-fi hub. If the recent announcements are anything to go by, this show's on a roll!
Last month, we heard about the project, followed by the news of Callum Turner's casting. Now, another key player has stepped into the spotlight. According to Deadline, Briana Middleton (known for her roles in Sharper and the scrapped Sam Esmail Metropolis series) will join Turner as the co-lead of the series. Turner plays the part of Henry Case, a damaged top-tier hacker, while Middleton takes on the role of Molly, a razor-girl assassin with mirrored eyes.
As reported earlier, Neuromancer follows the story of Case and Molly, who team up to pull off a high-stakes heist on a corporate dynasty, exposing their hidden secrets.
Back in February, the show's creators—Graham Roland (showrunner) and JD Dillard (director of the pilot)—expressed their excitement in a statement: "Since we became buddies almost a decade ago, we've been on the lookout for something to collaborate on. Neuromancer has left an indelible mark on so much of the science fiction that's come after it, and we can't wait to bring TV audiences into Gibson's iconic 'cyberpunk' universe."
As of now, there's no word on when Neuromancer might air on Apple TV+, but the buzz is building around this project at last. Are you ready to dive into the matrix?
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- According to the trade, Neuromancer follows a damaged, top-tier super-hacker named Case, played by Callum Turner, and his partner Molly, a razor-girl assassin with mirrored eyes, played by Briana Middleton, as they attempt a high-stakes heist on a corporate dynasty with untold secrets.
- Previously, Briana Middleton was set to star in the scrapped Sam Esmail Metropolis series but couldn't due to scheduling conflicts.
- Molly is a significant character in the Neuromancer universe, as she is one of the main support characters for the protagonist, Case.
- In the original novel, Case is described as a washed-up computer cowboy who is given a second chance at life after he is hired by the artificial intelligence, Wintermute, to pull off a dangerous operation within the virtual reality known as The Matrix.
- The Neuromancer series is a significant adaptation for Apple TV+, as it is one of the most popular and influential science fiction novels of all time and is considered the cornerstone of the cyberpunk genre.
- Graham Roland and JD Dillard have previously worked together on the FX series The Underground Railroad.
Sources:
- Deadline Exclusive: Briana Middleton To Star Opposite Callum Turner In Apple's Neuromancer Series
- Apple TV+ Greenlights Neuromancer, Starring Callum Turner And Natalie Dormer
- January 2023 Update on Neuromancer: Is it Still Happening?
- The Influence of William Gibson's Neuromancer on Modern Science Fiction
- The Characters of Neuromancer
- The highly-anticipated adaptation of William Gibson's Neuromancer, a seminal cyberpunk novel, is reportedly set to air on Apple TV+, delving into the iconic 'cyberpunk' universe.
- Briana Middleton, renowned for her roles in Sharper and the abandoned Sam Esmail Metropolis series, is joining Callum Turner as the co-leads in this upcoming series, with Middleton portraying Molly, a key character with mirrored eyes and an assassin's edge.
- In the series, Turner plays Henry Case, a top-tier hacker, and Middleton's Molly forms a partnership with Case to execute a high-stakes heist on a powerful corporate dynasty, unravelling their covert operations.
- Set against a backdrop of advanced technology and Hollywood production, this Neuromancer series is poised to make its mark in an industry supposedly brimming with Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who updates, further enriching the future of television.
