Apple TV+ has renewed the TV series Murderbot, based on the Murderbot Diaries sci-fi book series by Martha Wells, for a second season. Created and showrun by Chris and Paul Weitz, Murderbot stars Alexander Skarsgård, who also serves as executive producer. The season one cast also includes Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones, and Tamara Podemski.
"We're so grateful for the response that Murderbot has received, and delighted that we're getting to go back to Martha Wells's world to work with Alexander, Apple, CBS Studios and the rest of the team," said the Weitz brothers.
Matt Cherniss, head of programming at Apple TV+, commented: "Chris, Paul, Alexander and the entire Murderbot team have delivered a brilliantly original, addictive, witty and vibrant adaptation that has captured the imagination of audiences everywhere. We can't wait to unveil what's next for Murderbot and, of course, Sanctuary Moon in season two."
Murderbot is from CBS Studios. The Weitz brothers write, direct and executive produce under their Depth of Field banner. Andrew Miano also executive produces for Depth of Field. David S. Goyer executive produces alongside Keith Levine for Phantom Four. Wells serves as consulting producer.