Burrowing deeper into the dense mythology and sophisticated characters of sci-fi master Isaac Asimov’s fictional future universe in “Foundation,” Apple TV+ has just greenlit a 3rd full season of its impressive adaptation that just concluded a successful sophomore outing on Sept. 15.
Produced by Skydance Television and guided by executive producer and showrunner David S. Goyer (“Dark City,” “Blade,” “The Dark Knight Trilogy”), “Foundation” debuted on Apple TV+ in 2021 and unspools as a centuries-spanning spectacle centered across the inevitable fall of an amazing galactic dynasty.
“I’m thrilled Apple has given us the chance to proceed chronicling Asimov’s pioneering galactic saga,” Goyer said in an announcement. “This time, the stakes for Foundation and Empire are even higher because the Mule takes center stage, together with fan favorites Bayta, Toran, Ebling, and Magnifico Giganticus.”
Asimov’s sprawling intergalactic saga was first published as a trio of Hugo Award-winning novels from 1951 to 1953 following the horrors of World War II. The books began, nevertheless, in 1942 as a gaggle of short stories present in “Astounding Science Fiction” magazine.
Here’s the official synopsis from last season:
“Tension mounts throughout the galaxy in ‘Foundation’ season two. Because the Cleons unravel, a vengeful queen plots to destroy Empire from inside. Hari, Gaal, and Salvor discover a colony of Mentalics with psionic abilities that threaten to change psychohistory itself. The Foundation has entered its religious phase, promulgating the Church of Seldon throughout the Outer Reach and inciting the Second Crisis: war with Empire. The monumental adaptation of ‘Foundation’ chronicles the stories of 4 crucial individuals transcending space and time as they overcome deadly crises, shifting loyalties and complex relationships that can ultimately determine the fate of humanity.”
“Foundation” stars Lee Pace, Jared Harris, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton, Terrence Mann, Isabella Laughland, Kulvinder Ghir, Ella-Rae Smith, Holt McCallany, Rachel House, Nimrat Kaur, Ben Daniels and Dimitri Leonidas. Goyer acts as series executive producer together with Alex Graves, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Bill Bost and Robyn Asimov.
“Now we have all been incredibly impressed with the ambitious, action-packed and imaginative adaptation that David and the remainder of this gifted creative team and forged have delivered to life with this premium sci-fi series from day one,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.
“To look at ‘Foundation’ turn out to be such a world hit has been beyond exciting with audiences all over the world continuing to be captivated week after week by this dramatic and compelling journey to avoid wasting humanity. We won’t wait for everybody to experience what’s in store for characters old and recent in season three.”