Murderbot, Alexander Skarsgård
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Based on the best-selling series from Martha Wells, Murderbot is described as a comedic sci-fi thriller "about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients.
The new Apple TV+ show 'Murderbot' focuses on a futuristic security robot played by Alexander Skarsgård that has gone rogue by hacking itself to gain more autonomy. Skarsgård is also an executive producer on the show,
Chris and Paul Weitz have adapted the first of Martha Wells' 'Murderbot Diaries' books as a 10-episode comedy.
"There are no limitations. When you create a sci-fi show, you're not bound to the rules or restrictions here on Earth," Alexander Skarsgård tells Newsweek about 'Murderbot.'
Murderbot,” a sci-fi comedy about a binge-watching killing machine, introduces TV’s latest fascinating cyberbeing for an age of A.I. angst.
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Apple's new series based on the sci-fi novels of the same name lets the actor lean into his funny side as a socially awkward, emotionless, TV-addicted security AI
The adaptation of Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries adds a playful tone to Apple’s growing sci-fi lineup.
Apple's new sci-fi series «Murderbot» has received first ratings of — almost perfect, given the Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Martha Wells' novel 'All Systems Red' cover is what inspired makers Chris and Paul Weitz to explore a TV adaptation and name it 'Murderbot'.