by Thinus Ferreira
Apple has renewed its Apple TV+ science fiction series Foundation for a second season.
Showrunner David S. Goyer has stated earlier this year that he has mapped out a story for the series, based on Isaac Asimov's Foundation novel series, in order for the series to potentially run for 8 seasons.
"Since my childhood I've dreamed of how Hari Seldon and Eto Demerzel would look and sound - what Terminus and Trantor would feel like," David S. Goyer said in a statement released by Apple TV+ announcing Foundation's second season renewal.
"Now, with season two, 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."
Matt Cherniss, Apple TV+ head of programming, says in the statement "We have been so excited to watch global audiences embrace the captivating, suspenseful and breathtaking thrill ride that is Foundation."
"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 in season two."
Foundation is produced for Apple TV+ by Skydance Television with Robyn Asimov, Josh Friedman, Cameron Welsh, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Bill Bost also serving as executive producers.
Robyn Asimov, Isaac Asimov's daughter, says "David Goyer's Foundation has surpassed all my expectations by bringing my father's philosophy and ideas to the screen in ways he could never do while staying true to his work".
"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 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."
Foundation on Apple TV+ will release the 4th episode of the first season on Friday.
Apple TV+ hasn't bothered to do any publicity or marketing for Foundation in South Africa or anywhere in Africa for Apple TV+ viewers, with no support for South African media around the series.
