James R | On 06, Jan 2023

“It was always a leap of faith, leaving the comfort of home.” That’s the sound of Foundation returning to Apple TV+ this summer – and a new trailer gives us a first look at Season 2.

Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, Foundation chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilisation amid the fall of the Galactic Empire. It stars Jared Harris as Dr Hari Seldon, Lee Pace as Brother Day, Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick, Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin, Laura Birn as Demerzel, Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk, Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn and Alfred Enoch as Raych.

They will be joined by Nimrat Kaur as Yanna Seldon and Isabella Laughland as Brother Constant, a cheerfully confident claric whose job is to evangelize the Church of the Galactic Spirit across the Outer Reach, Kulvinder Ghir as Poly Verisof, High Claric of the Church of the Galactic Spirit, Ella-Rae Smith as Queen Sareth of Cloud Dominion, Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Enjoiner Rue, the politically savvy consigliere to Queen Sareth, Dimitri Leonidas as Hober Mallow, a master trader with a sarcastic personality, Ben Daniels as Bel Roise, the last great general of the Superliminal Fleet, Holt McCallany as Warden Jaegger Fount, the current Warden of Terminus, Mikael Persbrandt as the Warlord of Kalgan, and Rachel House as Tellem Bond, the mysterious leader of the Mentallics.

Led by showrunner and executive producer David S Goyer, Foundation promises action as a well as ideological conflict – and some creatures to boot. Here’s a trailer:

 

Foundation: Apple unveils cast and first look at Season 2

3rd February 2022

Foundation is expanding its cast for Season 2, and a new image gives us a first look at the sci-fi show’s second chapter.

Based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning stories, the adaptation of Foundation chronicles the stories of four crucial individuals transcending space and time as they overcome deadly crises, shifting loyalties and complicated relationships that will ultimately determine the fate of humanity.

From storyteller David S Goyer and produced by Skydance Television, the series stars Jared Harris and Lee Pace, with the cast also including Lou Llobell and Leah Harvey, plus Laura Birn, Terrence Mann and Cassian Bilton.

New stars joining them for Season 2 include Nimrat Kaur as Yanna Seldon and Isabella Laughland as Brother Constant, a cheerfully confident claric whose job is to evangelize the Church of the Galactic Spirit across the Outer Reach. Constant is a true believer, whose courage and passion make her hard not to love.

Kulvinder Ghir will play Poly Verisof, High Claric of the Church of the Galactic Spirit. Whip-smart and sardonic, he’s also a terrible drunk — intelligent enough to see the path he’s on, but too cynical to change.

Sandra Yi Sencindiver will play Enjoiner Rue, the beautiful, politically savvy consigliere to Queen Sareth. A former courtesan to Cleon the 16th, Rue parlayed her status to become a royal counsellor.

Ella-Rae Smith will play Queen Sareth of Cloud Dominion. Used to being underestimated, Sareth employs it to her advantage, charming her way into the Imperial Palace with biting wit, all while on a secret quest for revenge.

Dimitri Leonidas will play Hober Mallow, a master trader with a sarcastic personality and questionable morals, who is summoned against his will to serve a higher, selfless cause.

Ben Daniels will play Bel Roise, the last great general of the Superliminal Fleet and would-be conqueror of the Foundation. Bel is noble to a fault, but his fealty to the Galactic Empire is waning.

Holt McCallany will play Warden Jaegger Fount, the current Warden of Terminus and guardian of its citizens against external threats.

Mikael Persbrandt will play The Warlord of Kalgan, a monster of a man, coiled with muscle and possessing powerful psychic abilities, and fueled by hate in his quest to take over the galaxy.

Rachel House has also been cast as Tellem Bond, mysterious leader of the Mentallics.

 

Apple renews Foundation for Season 2

9th October 2021

Apple TV+ has renewed Foundation for a second season.

From showrunner and executive producer David S Goyer (Batman Begins), the series brings Isaac Asimov’s iconic stories to the screen for the first time. It 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.

Produced by Skydance Television, the series premiered last month on Apple’s subscription service and, according to the tech giant, “quickly proved to resonate with audiences around the world”.

“Jared Harris and Lee Pace are magnetic to watch in this promisingly ambitious sci-fi epic, ” we wrote in our review.

Now, hot on the heels of the fourth episode being released, Apple has officially given the green light to a second chapter.

Season 2 will continue to chronicle the stories of four crucial individuals transcending space and time as they overcome deadly crises, shifting loyalties and complicated relationships that will ultimately determine the fate of humanity.

“We have been so excited to watch global audiences embrace the captivating, suspenseful and breathtaking thrill ride that is Foundation,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “We know how long fans of these beloved Asimov stories have waited to see his iconic work brought to life as a visually spectacular event series and now we can’t wait to showcase even more of the richly layered world, compelling storytelling and stunning world-building that David S Goyer has created in Season 2.”

“Since my childhood I’ve dreamed of how Hari Seldon and Eto Demerzel would look and sound — what Terminus and Trantor would feel like,” commented Goyer. “Now, with Season 2, our audience will get to visit more of Asimov’s indelible characters and worlds, including Hober Mallow, General Bel Riose, and all the Outer Suns. I’m thrilled that a whole new generation of fans are reading Asimov’s brilliant masterwork. We’re playing the long game with Foundation and I’m grateful to my partners at Apple and Skydance for entrusting me with this epic. Buckle up. We’re about to fold some serious space.”

“David Goyer’s Foundation has surpassed all my expectations by bringing my father’s philosophy and ideas to the screen in ways my father could never do while staying true to his work,” added Robyn Asimov, who serves as an executive producer on the series. “I know my father would have been proud to see his iconic story come to life through the show’s visual beauty and the layered characters, understanding full well his words would need this cinematic translation. My father was deeply indebted to his fans, to their loyalty and always hoped his work would pass through to following generations. The Foundation TV series is fulfilling his wish (and mine) by introducing his work to a vast array of new readers. Given the cerebral nature of the Foundation books, this series is a tour de force.”

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