Apple TV+'s Neuromancer Series Takes Another Step Forward
The Apple TV+ adaptation of William Gibson's Neuromancer novel casts Briana Middleton as co-lead with Callum Turner. The cyberpunk series explores digital espionage and high-stakes crime, eagerly anticipated by fans.
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The Apple TV+ adaptation of William Gibson's Neuromancer novel is progressing with the casting of Briana Middleton as the co-lead alongside Callum Turner. The series, co-created by Graham Roland and JD Dillard, follows a super-hacker named Case and his partner Molly, an assassin, as they navigate digital espionage and high-stakes crime. The show aims to delve into a cyberpunk world of corporate secrets and heists. Roland and Dillard expressed their excitement for the project, highlighting Neuromancer's influence on the science fiction genre. While the release date on Apple TV+ is yet to be announced, the production is gaining momentum. Fans of the genre can anticipate exploring Gibson's iconic cyberpunk universe through this long-awaited adaptation.
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