Steve Buscemi, Wanda Sykes & 23 More

Key Points:

• Apple TV is preparing for Season 2 of the Emmy-nominated sci-fi/comedy series Murderbot, adding notable new cast members including Steve Buscemi, Wanda Sykes, Patton Oswalt, and Michael Sheen.
• Returning star and executive producer Alexander Skarsgård will be joined by original cast members such as Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, and Sabrina Wu, along with recurring guest stars like Clark Gregg and John Cho.
• Murderbot, based on Martha Wells' novella series, follows a self-hacking security construct struggling with human emotions while protecting its clients, blending sci-fi thriller and comedy elements.
• Created and executive produced by Chris and Paul Weitz under their Depth of Field banner, the series also has executive producers David S. Goyer and Keith Levine, with Wells serving as consulting producer.
• No plot details have been released for Season 2, but the show continues to explore Murderbot's desire for autonomy and its complex relationship with humanity.