Apple is working on a TV adaptation of William Gibson’s acclaimed cyberpunk science fiction novel neuromancerthe company announced on Wednesday.
The new 10-episode drama will be produced by Graham Rowland and JD Dillard as a co-production between Skydance Television and Anonymous Content. “Neuromancer” will also be produced by Drake’s DreamCrew Entertainment, with Rowland serving as showrunner and Dillard directing the pilot episode.
From the TV+ press release:
The series follows Case, a disfigured top-tier super hacker, as he and his partner Molly become embroiled in digital espionage and high-stakes crime. Molly is a mirror-eyed, razor-girl assassin intent on robbing a corporate dynasty. With untold secrets.
“We are incredibly excited to bring this iconic work to Apple TV+,” said creators and executive producers Roland and Dillard. “Ever since we became friends nearly 10 years ago, we’ve been looking for something to team up on, so this collaboration is a dream come true. ‘Neuromancer’ influenced much science fiction that followed. We’ve given you that, and that’s what we’re aiming for.” is positive about bringing TV viewers into Gibson’s definitive “cyberpunk” world. ”
Gibson’s debut novel, neuromancer Hailed as one of the first and most respected works within the Cyberpunk genre, it has won numerous awards, including the Nebula Award, the Philip K. Dick Award, and the Hugo Award. This novel served as the first book in the “Sprawl” trilogy, which was followed by the subsequent books. count zero and Mona Lisa Overdrive.
Gibson’s work introduced a gritty, technologically saturated view of the future that was revolutionary for its time. The author’s vision introduced the now-familiar concepts of cyberspace (a term Gibson is credited with popularizing), virtual reality, and AI, and presented them in an innovative and prophetic way.
Apple TV+ has become something of a unique sci-fi sanctuary, featuring everything from well-known novels like “Foundation” and “Silo” to original series like “For All Mankind” and “Severance.” We’re featuring it. Apple TV+ received a price hike in October, bringing the service to $9.99 per month in the US for new and existing subscribers.
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