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Robots Rise Again: Spielberg's 'Robopocalypse' Gets New Series
3 Nov
Summary
- A new series based on the 'Robopocalypse' novel is in development.
- Ron Howard will direct the pilot, with Akiva Goldsman as showrunner.
- Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment will executive produce the show.
The popular 2011 novel "Robopocalypse" is set to receive a new adaptation as a television series, with Imagine Entertainment and Weed Road spearheading the project. Ron Howard is attached to direct the pilot episode, and Akiva Goldsman will be the showrunner and writer.
Steven Spielberg, who initially optioned the book for a film adaptation, will executive produce the series through his Amblin Entertainment. The novel, which chronicles humanity's struggle against a global AI controlling robots, has seen multiple attempts at adaptation since its publication.
Howard expressed his excitement about the project, highlighting its suspenseful action and thought-provoking themes. He noted the novel's relevance amid contemporary concerns about artificial intelligence and its potential impact on humanity. This new series aims to capture the epic scale and chilling implications of the original story.
