Foundation is an American science fiction television series on Apple TV+, that premiere on September 24, 2021. The series is based on Isaac Asimov's Foundation series.
Premise[]
Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, "Foundation" chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
Cast and characters[]
- Jared Harris as Hari Seldon
- Lee Pace as Brother Day
- Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick
- Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin
- Laura Birn as Demerzel
- Cooper Carter as Younger Brother Dawn
- Cassian Bilton as Older Brother Dawn
- Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk
- Alfred Enoch as Raych Foss
Development[]
Skydance Television announced in 2017 that it was developing a television series based on Isaac Asimov's science fiction series Foundation series. Writers David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman were attached to the project.[1] In 2018, Apple announced that it had acquired the series and ordered it straight to series. Goyer and Friedman were also to serve as executive producers and showrunners. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Marcy Ross were also named as executive producers,[2] along with Asmiov's daughter, Robyn Asimov. The first season of the series is to consist of ten episodes.[3] The show was produced at Troy Studios in Limerick, Ireland,[4]
Casting[]
On October 22, 2019, Lee Pace and Jared Harris were announced in the roles of Brother Day and Hari Seldon, respectively.[5] On December 4, 2019, five additional cast members were announced: Lou Llobell stars as Gaal Dornick, a mathematical genius from a rural, repressed planet. Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin, the protective and intuitive warden of a remote outer planet. Laura Birn stars as Eto Demerzel, the enigmatic aide to the Emperor of the Galaxy. Terrence Mann stars as Brother Dusk, the eldest living member of the ruling family. Cassian Bilton plays Brother Dawn, the youngest living member of the ruling family and next in line to be Brother Day.[6] The characters of Brother Day, Brother Dusk, and Brother Dawn are original characters created for the series.[7]
Episodes[]
References[]
- ↑ Skydance Trying Asimov's 'Foundation' As TV Series; David Goyer, Josh Friedman To Adapt
- ↑ Apple Lands Isaac Asimov 'Foundation' TV Series From David Goyer & Josh Friedman
- ↑ 'Foundation': Apple Gives Series Order To Adaptation Of Isaac Asimov's Sci-Fi Classic From David Goyer & Josh Friedman
- ↑ Limerick's Troy Studios agrees deal to host €45m Apple TV drama
- ↑ Lee Pace and Jared Harris to Star in 10-Episode Adaptation of Isaac Asimov's Sci-Fi Classic Foundation at Apple TV+
- ↑ Apple's Isaac Asimov Series 'Foundation' Adds Five to Cast
- ↑ 'Foundation' Apple TV trailer changes the books in one major way