Cyberpunks rejoice,William Gibson’s beloved sci-fi novel,Neuromancer, is finally receiving a series adaptation. Afterhaving previously tangoed with not just onebuttwo dropped big-screen iterations, Apple TV+ reveals that they will be behind the 10-episode drama that was created byGraham Roland(Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan) andJD Dillard(Devotion). At this time, no casting announcements have been shared, and it’s unclear when the studio hopes to add the title to its slate, but rest assured, the creative team is dedicated to ensuring fans get the project they’ve all been waiting for.
It’s anticipated that Apple TV+’sNeuromancerwill closely follow Gibson’s award-winning book andfollow a top-tier hacker named Case. A cyber genius in his own right, Case gets in over his head afterhe and his partner, Molly, are pulled into a riptide of lies, deception, mistrust, and espionage as they set their sights on a corrupt corporation.
Who’s Behind Apple TV+’s ‘Neuromancer’?
Both co-creators, Roland and Dillard, have already left their marks on the entertainment industry, with Roland backing such projects asTom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,Dark Winds,Prison Break, and more. Likewise, Dillard’s background is equally impressive, having most recently dropped the war featureDevotion, holding other credits for titles includingSleight,Sweetheart, and HBO’sThe Outsider. Both men’s connections with dark dramas are a promising sign of how they’ll shape theNeuromanceradaptation.
Solidifying their status as fans first, Dillard and Roland had this to say about their opportunity to adaptNeuromancerfor the small screen and give the title’s followers what they’ve long been seeking,
“We’re incredibly excited to be bringing this iconic property to Apple TV+. 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.Neuromancerhas 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.”
Rolland and Dillard will also serve as executive producers, where they’ll be joined by Gibson, DreamCrew Entertainment’sDrake,Adel ‘Future’ Nur, andJason Shrier,Skydance Television’sDavid Ellison,Dana Goldberg, andMatt Thunell, Anonymous Content, andZack Hayden. Having previously found success through their collaboration onFoundationandThe Big Door Prize,Neuromancertook off with promise as yet another project to come from Skydance Television for Apple Studios.
As always, stay tuned to Collider for more information surrounding casting, a release date, and more.
