Neuromancer coming from Apple TV

[Holman]

From Variety:

Apple TV+ has ordered a series adaptation of the William Gibson novel “Neuromancer,” Variety has learned.

The 10-episode series hails from co-creators Graham Roland and JD Dillard. Roland will also serve as showrunner, while Dillard will direct the pilot.

Per the official logline, the series “will follow a damaged, top-rung super-hacker named Case who is thrust into a web of digital espionage and high stakes crime with his partner Molly, a razor-girl assassin with mirrored eyes, aiming to pull a heist on a corporate dynasty with untold secrets.”

“We’re incredibly excited to be bringing this iconic property to Apple TV+,” said Roland and Dillard in a joint statement. “Since we became friends nearly ten years ago, we’ve looked for something to team up on, so this collaboration marks a dream come true. Neuromancer has inspired so much of the science fiction that’s come after it and we’re looking forward to bringing television audiences into Gibson’s definitive ‘cyberpunk’ world.”

I *really* hope they can do it justice.

[Alefroth]

Oh hell yes! I hope so too.

[Jaymann]

Will it ever go to another service? If so, I'm in. If not, maybe.

[Pyperkub]

If anyone can do it justice, it would probably be apple - they are doing very well with their SF series thus far - quality writing and acting.

Fingers crossed, because I remember the first time I read it, I had to constantly re-read sections and eventually the entire book it was so complex and new.

[Daehawk]

Is 10 eps what goes for a series these days?

[Holman]

Is 10 eps what goes for a series these days?

It's what they used to call a "miniseries."

As far as I can tell, they're filming the novel itself, not opening up an "extended Neuromancer universe" with new stories (although that might happen anyway).

[Alefroth]

I'd be down for both.

[Carpet_pissr]

Will it ever go to another service? If so, I'm in. If not, maybe.

I doubt it. AFAIK Apple doesn’t shop out their original content like some (most?) others do.

[Holman]

William Gibson was online saying that he is involved in the project, but it is not "his" project.

He's being consulted, and he gets to read all the scripts and make suggestions, but he's not the show-runner.

(This doesn't rule out that he might write some of those scripts. He has done screenwriting before.)

[El Guapo]

Will it ever go to another service? If so, I'm in. If not, maybe.

I doubt it. AFAIK Apple doesn’t shop out their original content like some (most?) others do.

I recently tried to install the Apple TV app on my Android and got rebuffed. Apple really doesn't like playing well with others, so...I'd be highly confident that it's never going to be elsewhere.

[Pyperkub]

Is 10 eps what goes for a series these days?

It's what they used to call a "miniseries."

As far as I can tell, they're filming the novel itself, not opening up an "extended Neuromancer universe" with new stories (although that might happen anyway).

don't forget that there are 2 sequels - Count Zero and Mona Lisa Overdrive.

[Anonymous Bosch]

Will it ever go to another service? If so, I'm in. If not, maybe.

I doubt it. AFAIK Apple doesn’t shop out their original content like some (most?) others do.

I recently tried to install the Apple TV app on my Android and got rebuffed. Apple really doesn't like playing well with others, so...I'd be highly confident that it's never going to be elsewhere.

Sadly, this concept evidently eludes Apple…

[Jaymann]

So trying to download an app is piracy?

[pr0ner]

Is 10 eps what goes for a series these days?

It's what they used to call a "miniseries."

As far as I can tell, they're filming the novel itself, not opening up an "extended Neuromancer universe" with new stories (although that might happen anyway).

I mean, there are two direct sequel books that can be mined without needing to write "new stories".

[ImLawBoy]

So trying to download an app is piracy?

No, he's saying that if Apple makes it harder to find their products (e.g., making it harder to download their apps, not licensing shows to other platforms, etc.), people will resort to piracy.

[Anonymous Bosch]

So trying to download an app is piracy?

No. Failing to provide a functional app for customers using non-Apple hardware seems like a recipe for encouragement of piracy.

[Jaymann]

That makes sense. If I were to sign up for A-TV it would be on my TV, not my phone (though it is an i-phone, hmm).

[Holman]

don't forget that there are 2 sequels - Count Zero and Mona Lisa Overdrive.

I did temporarily forget about the sequels, but I would guess that the initial 10 episodes (even if they get renewed for a next season) will just cover NEUROMANCER. There's a lot of plot in that book.

[hitbyambulance]

don't forget that there are 2 sequels - Count Zero and Mona Lisa Overdrive.

I did temporarily forget about the sequels, but I would guess that the initial 10 episodes (even if they get renewed for a next season) will just cover NEUROMANCER. There's a lot of plot in that book.

speaking of Wm. Gibson (i said this elsewhere): kinda too bad about _The Peripheral_, but there was soooo much padding and ... nonsense additions that were being thrown in that i stopped caring. _Agency_ would make a good series; hope that happens.

[Alefroth]

Is 10 eps what goes for a series these days?

It's what they used to call a "miniseries."

As far as I can tell, they're filming the novel itself, not opening up an "extended Neuromancer universe" with new stories (although that might happen anyway).

don't forget that there are 2 sequels - Count Zero and Mona Lisa Overdrive.

AKA the Sprawl trilogy.

[Carpet_pissr]

FYI: free access to Apple TV+ for a couple months:

https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/928530

[Pyperkub]

FYI: free access to Apple TV+ for a couple months:

https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/928530

That won't get you neuromancer tho

Good for Silo and Foundation and Ted Lasso, etc tho.

[Carpet_pissr]

FYI: free access to Apple TV+ for a couple months:

https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/928530

That won't get you neuromancer tho

Good for Silo and Foundation and Ted Lasso, etc tho.

They offer constant promotions. I’ve never paid for Apple TV+ and have probably had it for 12 months (not consecutive) at least.

[Isgrimnur]

Neuromancer: Peter Sarsgaard Cast as Major Villain in Apple Series

Sarsgaard will appear alongside previously announced cast members Callum Turner, Briana Middleton, Mark Strong, Joseph Lee, and Cleménce Poésy in the 10-episode drama. Turner plays Case, and Middleton plays mirrorshaded street samurai Molly. Mark Strong plays Armitage – Case and Molly's mysterious ex-military employer – and Joseph Lee plays Hideo, a professional bodyguard.

[Holman]

Neuromancer: Peter Sarsgaard Cast as Major Villain in Apple Series

Sarsgaard will appear alongside previously announced cast members Callum Turner, Briana Middleton, Mark Strong, Joseph Lee, and Cleménce Poésy in the 10-episode drama. Turner plays Case, and Middleton plays mirrorshaded street samurai Molly. Mark Strong plays Armitage – Case and Molly's mysterious ex-military employer – and Joseph Lee plays Hideo, a professional bodyguard.

I'm trying to remember a male "major villain" in the novel.

Spoiler:

Is it Riviera? He's a team member until he turns.