James R | On 19, Aug 2021

It’s only a matter of weeks until Isaac Asimov’s Foundation arrives on our screens for the first time, and a new trailer gives us a closer look at the Apple TV+ adaptation.

From showrunner and executive producer David S Goyer (Batman Begins), the series follows the revolutionary Dr Hari Seldon, who predicts the impending fall of the Empire, leading him and a band of loyal followers to venture to the far reaches of the galaxy to establish The Foundation in an attempt to rebuild and preserve the future of civilisation. Enraged by Hari’s claims, the ruling Cleons — a long line of emperor clones — fear their grasp on the galaxy may be weakening as they’re forced to reckon with the potential reality of losing their legacy forever.

The 10-episode first season has lined up an impressive cast, including Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey and Alfred Enoch. You can see them in action when the series premieres on 24th September, with the first two episodes arriving at once, followed by new episodes weekly on Fridays.

Here’s the trailer:

 

Foundation is available on Apple TV+, as part of a £4.99 monthly subscription, with a seven-day free trial. For more information on Apple TV+ and how to get it, click here.

 

Trailer: Foundation arrives on Apple TV+ this September

28th June 2021

The first-ever adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation novels is only a few months away, with Apple TV+ officially releasing the series this September.

From showrunner and executive producer David S Goyer (Batman Begins), the series follows the revolutionary Dr Hari Seldon, who predicts the impending fall of the Empire, leading him and a band of loyal followers to venture to the far reaches of the galaxy to establish The Foundation in an attempt to rebuild and preserve the future of civilisation. Enraged by Hari’s claims, the ruling Cleons — a long line of emperor clones — fear their grasp on the galaxy may be weakening as they’re forced to reckon with the potential reality of losing their legacy forever.

“In the decades since the Foundation series first saw print, Asimov’s prophetic science-fiction work has never been more relevant than it is now,” says Goyer. “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 the ambition. Thanks to the broader landscape of streaming and a valuable partnership with Apple and Skydance, we are able to bring the series to the screen in a way that truly does it justice. ‘Foundation’ has always been at the top of my bucket list and I’m honored I get to play a part in finally bringing it to life. Whether you’re a fan of the novels or simply someone craving a mind-blowing epic, I’m excited to share with you what we’ve created.”

The teaser showcases the sweeping scope and scale of the 10-episode first season, as well as the cast, which includes Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey and Alfred Enoch. The series premieres on 24th September, with the first three episodes arriving at once, followed by new episodes weekly on Fridays.

Her’es the teaser:

 

Foundation: Apple TV+ unveils first teaser for Asimov series

23rd June 2020

Yesterday evening at WWDC20, Apple surprised audiences with a first look at Foundation, the Apple TV+ series based on the Isaac Asimov novels.

In the teaser trailer, showrunner and executive producer David S. Goyer unveils a glimpse into the making of the epic saga, which chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilisation amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

Foundation stars Jared Harris as Hari Seldon, Lee Pace as Brother Day, Lou Llobell as Gaal, Leah Harvey as Salvor, Laura Birn as Demerzel, Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk and Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn.

The series is executive produced by Robyn Asimov, David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman, Cameron Welsh, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Marcy Ross. The series is produced for Apple by Skydance Television. It will debut on Apple TV+ on 2021.

Here’s the teaser:

 

Foundation: Lee Pace and Jared Harris to star in Apple TV+ series

23rd October 2019

Lee Pace and Jared Harris will star in the new Apple TV+ series Foundation.

The project, which landed at Apple last year is based on the Isaac Asimov novel series of the same name.

The books unfold against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire, which has prospered for 12,000 years. Nobody suspects that the heart of the thriving Empire is rotten, until psychohistorian Hari Seldon uses his new science to foresee its terrible fate. Exiled to the desolate planet Terminus, Seldon establishes a colony of the greatest minds in the Empire, a Foundation which holds the key to changing the fate of the galaxy. However, the death throes of the Empire breed hostile new enemies, and the young Foundation’s fate will be threatened first.

After an aborted attempt at trying to bring the iconic sci-do novels to the screen, the production is gearing up at Apple’s new subscription streaming contender. David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman are attached as showrunners and will exec-produce alongside Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Marcy Ross.

Now, Variety reports they’ve found equally impressive names to lead the show in front of the camera. Fresh from Chernobyl, Harris will star as Hari Seldon. Pace, who starred in AMC’s acclaimed Halt and Catch Fire and ABC‘s Pushing Daisies, will play Brother Day, the Emperor of the Galaxy.

 

Apple orders Isaac Asimov Foundation TV series

11th April 2019

Apple will be the new home of a TV series based on Isaac Asimov’s Foundation trilogy.

The seminal group of novels are one of the most well-known works of science fiction, influencing the genre for decades since. It should come as no surprise, then, that the books are heading to our TV screens, with Skydance Television inking a deal with the Asimov estate last year. David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman were attached to the project, a combination all but irresitible to broadcasters and streaming players.

Now, Deadline reports that Apple has fought off competition to nab the series for its fledgling stable of original shows. Goyer and Friedman are still attached as showrunners and will exec-produce alongside Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Marcy Ross.

The Foundation series unfolds against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire, which has prospered for 12,000 years. Nobody suspects that the heart of the thriving Empire is rotten, until psychohistorian Hari Seldon uses his new science to foresee its terrible fate. Exiled to the desolate planet Terminus, Seldon establishes a colony of the greatest minds in the Empire, a Foundation which holds the key to changing the fate of the galaxy. However, the death throes of the Empire breed hostile new enemies, and the young Foundation’s fate will be threatened first.

The series follows a failed attempt at HBO to put another small screen adaptation of the novels together with Westworld co-creator Jonathan Nolan. Goyer, though, has even stronger sci-fi cred, with his resume including everything from Blade to Batman Begins, and Friedman’s CV ranges from the War of the Worlds remake to Avatar 2 and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

Apple has put the project in development with an eye for a straight-to-series order. It joins a morning show drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon and a reboot of Spielberg anthology Amazing Stories, plus a space drama from Ronald D. Moore, a show from Damien Chazelle, a comedy starring Kristin Wiig, a psychological thriller from M. Night Shyamalan and a drama called See from Steven Knight and Francis Lawrence.

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