Apple TV+ renews Foundation for season 4

Thinus Ferreira

Apple TV+ has renewed the science fiction drama series Foundation based on Isaac Asimov's book series for a fourth season that will start production in early 2026.

The third season finale will become available on Apple TV+ on Friday 12 September.

"There is no series quite like Foundation and and we feel lucky and honoured to be carrying the torch forward as co-showrunners into season four," says Ian Goldberg and David Kob, co-showrunners, in a statement AppleTV+ issued on Thursday night.

"We look forward to continuing the epic, emotional, storytelling that defined the first three seasons of the show, and to be working alongside some of the most talented, passionate creative partners in the business."

Matt Cherniss, Apple TV+ head of programming, in the statement, says "It’s been fantastic to watch Foundation become such a global phenomenon, with fans tuning in from every corner of the world".

"With each new season, the excitement around this trailblazing sci-fi epic just keeps building due to the bold storytelling and collective artistry of this extraordinarily talented cast and creative team. We're excited to keep exploring this universe together in season four".

Foundation stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace and Lou Llobell, along with Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton, Terrence Mann and Rowena Kingwith. 

The new addition in Foundation's third season dealing with the Mule storyline and the end of the Cleonic dynasty, were Cherry Jones, Brandon P. Bell, Synnøve Karlsen, Cody Fern, Tómas Lemarquis, Alexander Siddig, Troy Kotsur and Pilou Asbæk.

Foundation was originally produced for Apple TV+ by Skydance Television that has now folded into Paramount Television Studios.

Ian Goldberg and David Kob will executive produce Foundation season four with Bill Bost, Pace, Michael Satrazemis, Robyn Asimov and David S. Goyer.

Production on Foundation's fourth season will start in early 2026.

Paramount Global shuts down its Paramount Television Studios as part of ongoing cost-cutting.

by Thinus Ferreira

As part of Paramount Global's massive ongoing cost-cutting, it is shutting down its Paramount Television Studios at the same time as getting rid of thousands more workers.

Paramount Television Studios will shut down completely by the end of this week and Paramount Television Studios president Nicole Clemens has lost her job. 

Existing Paramount Television Studios projects will move to CBS Studios.

TV series moving as Paramount TV Studios projects to become CBS Studios projects include Reacher done for Amazon Prime Video and the upcoming series Cross also done for Amazon Prime Video, as well as Time Bandits done for Apple TV+ and the upcoming Before and Murderbot also for Apple TV+.

The struggling Paramount Global is shuttering Paramount Television Studios as part of dramatic cost-cutting before its merger with Skydance, with Paramount getting rid of 15% of its entire American workforce. It's unclear how many international Paramount jobs will be lost.

"Paramount Global has made the difficult decision to close Paramount Television Studios as part of the company's broader restructuring plans," Nicole Clemens wrote to staff in an internal email on Tuesday night.

"This has been a challenging and transformative time for the entire industry, and sadly, our studio is not immune. Over the past 11 years, Paramount TV Studios has weathered seemingly insurmountable obstacles through a combination of strength, determination, and unwavering commitment."

"We met these challenges with incredible resilience, creativity, and passion for what we do, and I could not be prouder of our team."

"Although Paramount Television Studios is ending, our ethos will live on in shows that will continue to be enjoyed by global audiences for years to come."