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Foundation (TV series)
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| Genre | Science fiction |
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| Based on | Foundation by Isaac Asimov |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Production company | Skydance Television |
| Distributor | Apple Inc. |
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| Original network | Apple TV+ |
Foundation is an upcoming American science fiction television series based on the book series of the same name by Isaac Asimov and produced by David S. Goyer for Apple TV+. Foundation is set to premiere in 2021.
Premise[edit]
Foundation chronicles "...the thousand year saga of The Foundation, a band of exiles who discover that the only way to save the Galactic Empire from destruction is to defy it."[1]
Cast[edit]
- Jared Harris as Hari Seldon
- Lee Pace as Brother Day, Emperor of the Galaxy
- Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick
- Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin
- Laura Birn as Eto Demerzel
- Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn
- Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk
- Alfred Enoch
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | Rupert Sanders | TBA | Late 2021 |
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
On June 27, 2017, it was reported that Skydance Television was developing a television series adaptation of Isaac Asimov's science fiction book series Foundation with David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman serving as the production's writers. At the time of the report, the production company was in the midst of closing a deal with Asimov's estate for the rights to the book series.[2] On April 10, 2018, it was announced that Apple, through their Worldwide Video Unit, had bought the series and put it into development with the potential for straight-to-series order. It was further announced that Goyer and Friedman were also expected to serve as executive producers and showrunners. Other executive producers announced included David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Marcy Ross.[3]
On August 23, 2018, it was announced that Apple had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. It was also announced that Asimov's daughter, Robyn Asimov, would serve as an executive producer.[1] On April 18, 2019, Josh Friedman left as co-writer and co-showrunner.[4] On July 28, 2019, it was revealed that Troy Studios in Limerick, Ireland, would host production of the show.[5] Troy Studios previously hosted productions of the Syfy series NightFlyers.[6] According to Screen Ireland the series would create more than 500 production jobs at the studio.[7]
Writing[edit]
In January 2021, Goyer stated “...with Foundation we can tell the story, hopefully, over the course of eighty episodes; eighty hours, as opposed to trying to condense it all into two or three hours for a single film”.[8] David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman were set as the production's writers; however, Friedman left as co-writer in April 2019.[2][4]
Casting[edit]
On October 22, 2019, it was announced that Lee Pace and Jared Harris were cast as Brother Day and Hari Seldon, respectively. In addition, David Goyer was confirmed as the sole official showrunner for the series.[9] On December 4, 2019, five additional cast members were announced: Lou Llobell stars as Gaal, a mathematical genius from a rural, repressed planet. Leah Harvey will play Salvor, the protective and intuitive warden of a remote outer planet. Laura Birn will star as Eto Demerzel, the enigmatic aide to the Emperor of the Galaxy. Terrence Mann will star as Brother Dusk, the eldest living member of the ruling family. Cassian Bilton will play Brother Dawn, the youngest living member of the ruling family and next in line to be Brother Day.[10]
Filming[edit]
On March 12, 2020, Apple suspended production of the show in Ireland due to COVID-19.[11] On October 6, filming was resumed.[12] On January 27, 2021, Goyer announced that after quarantining and receiving special waivers from the government of Malta, cast and crew members were allowed to start filming on the island. Goyer noted, filming was always planned to be conducted in Malta; however, due to new restrictions imposed in London, they will move significant portions of production to Malta.[8] Filming in Malta concluded in February 2021.[13] Filming in Tuineje, Fuerteventura was already wrapped by March 2021.[14] The production team worked in volcanic landscapes such as the Caldera de los Arrabales and Granja de Pozo Negro.[15] The production team then moved to Tenerife, where filming resumed on March 22, 2021.[16]
Release[edit]
On June 22, 2020, as part of its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple released a teaser trailer for the series. In February 2021, it was reported that the series will premiere in late 2021.[17][18]
During Apple WWDC 2021, a sizzle included footage from the show.
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