Apple TV dropped the first teaser for Neuromancer during its Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, with star Callum Turner making a surprise virtual appearance to unveil the footage. The 10-episode cyberpunk series, based on William Gibson’s landmark 1984 novel, premieres in 2027.
Gibson’s novel, which won the Hugo, Nebula and Philip K. Dick awards and is credited as one of the first and most respected works in the cyberpunk genre, has never previously been adapted for film or television. It is the first book in Gibson’s Sprawl trilogy, followed by Count Zero and Mona Lisa Overdrive.
What is ‘Neuromancer’ about?
According to the official description, the series follows “a damaged, top-rung super-hacker named Case (Turner) who is thrust into a web of digital espionage and high-stakes crime with his partner Molly (Middleton), a razor-girl assassin, as they pull off a heist on a corporate dynasty with untold secrets.”
Who stars in ‘Neuromancer’?
Turner leads alongside Briana Middleton, Mark Strong, Joseph Lee, Peter Sarsgaard and Clémence Poésy. The ensemble cast also includes Max Irons, Dane DeHaan, Junia Rees, Jordan Kouamé, Emma Laird, Marc Menchaca, André De Shields and Isabella Pappas.
The series is created by Graham Roland and JD Dillard, with Roland serving as showrunner. Dillard directs the first three episodes. Executive producers include Roland, Dillard, Drake, Adel “Future” Nur and Jason Shrier for DreamCrew Entertainment, alongside Gibson and Jennifer Haley. The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and Anonymous Content.
When does ‘Neuromancer’ premiere?
Neuromancer premieres Jan. 22, 2027 on Apple TV with two episodes, followed by weekly episodes through March 19, 2027.
Watch the teaser below:
Featured image photo credit: Photo: Apple TV
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