Apple TV + has announced that its adaptation of The foundation, by Isaac Asimov, will be officially released on next September 24, 2021.
Along with the release date, the company also made it known a new preview of the series starring Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell and Leah Harvey. For those who don’t know, Foundation is ready to tell the story of “Four crucial individuals who transcend space and time as they overcome deadly crises, shifting loyalties, and complicated relationships that they will ultimately determine the fate of humanity. “.
“When the revolutionary Dr. Hari Seldon Predicting the impending fall of the Empire, he and a group of loyal followers venture to the far reaches of the galaxy to establish The Foundation in an attempt to rebuild and preserve the future of civilization. “, is explained in the official description of the series. “Enraged by Hari’s claims, the ruling Cleons, a long list of emperor clones, they fear their dominance of the galaxy is weakeningas they are forced to consider the potential reality of losing their legacy forever. “.
The showrunner and executive producer of The Foundation, also known for Batman Begins and Man of Steel, is David S. Goyer. Additionally, the series will be produced by Skydance Television, with Robyn Asimov, Josh Friedman, Cameron Welsh, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Bill Bost also serving as executive producers.
“In the decades since the ‘Foundation’ literature series was first printed, Asimov’s prophetic science fiction work has never been more relevant than it is now “Goyer said. “Growing up, I devoured ‘Foundation’ and dreamed of one day seeing it on screen, but a feature film didn’t seem big enough to embrace ambition. Thanks to the broader landscape of streaming and a valuable partnership with Apple and Skydance, we can bring the series to screen in a way that really does it justice. ‘Foundation’ has always been at the top of my wish list and I am honored to be able to play a role in finally bringing it to life. If you are a fan of novels or simply someone who yearns for a mind-blowing epic, I’m excited to share what we’ve created with you. “.
Definitely, On September 24, the first three episodes will be released of Foundation, and a new episode will debut every Friday during the 10-episode first season of the program. Ready for this epic?