A star fromPresumed Innocenthas been cast in Apple TV+’s upcomingNeuromanceradaptation, as more stars for the new sci-fi show are revealed. The upcomingApple TV+ original seriesis set to adapt the 1984 novel of the same name by William Gibson. The show follows high-ranking hacker Case (Callum Turner) and his assassin partner, Molly (Briana Middleton), who become involved in a heist that will reveal secrets about a major corporation. Other cast members include Joseph Lee as Hideo, Mark Strong as Armitage, Clémence Poésy as Marie-France Tessier, and Emma Laird in an unknown role.
Now,Varietyhas confirmedPeter Sarsgaard has joined the cast ofNeuromanceras John Ashpool, a return to the streaming service for the actor after portraying Tommy Molto inPresumed Innocent. The character shares the same last name as Ashpool from the original novel, the husband of Marie-France Tessier and father to two girls, Jean and Jane. He is the leader of the Tessier-Ashpool clan, an industrial corporation central to the sci-fi series' story.
What Sarsgaard’s Casting Means For Neuromancer
He’ll Play An Important Role In The Series
Sarsgaard’s best-known moviesare what the actor is most well-known for, such asKnight and Day,Black Mass, andThe Batman. Aside from being a familiar face on the streaming platform, the actor has also starred in TV shows likeWormwood, The Looming Tower,andInterrogation. He wasnominated for an Emmy in 2022 for his supporting role in the Netflix miniseriesDopesickas well. His multifaceted career coupled with years of experience makes him a strong casting choice for an important character in the sci-fi show.
Apple TV+’s New Sci-Fi Show Can Make Up For Prime Video’s $140 Million Disappointment
Though Amazon Prime Video’s William Gibson adaptation flopped, Apple TV+’s new venture may make up for the sci-fi author’s previous failure.
Ashpool’s presence is an important part of the book, in particularthe company he and Marie-France are technically in charge of.The 10-episode series could see the pair expanded upon as the show plays out, in particular the involvement of a product created by their company that has an important role in the story. While it’s unclear how much Sarsgaard’s character will appear, he’s in a key role that will no doubt have important implications for the larger story theApple TV+ sci-fi showwill be telling.
Our Take On Sarsgaard Having A Prominent Role In Neuromancer
The Actor Is A Perfect Addition To The Show
Given the number of prominent roles he’s had in both movies and TV over the years, Sarsgaard is a perfect addition to the show thanks to his multifaceted talent. The actor’s familiarity with playing an antagonistic character in an Apple TV+ series means his role inNeuromancerwon’t be too unfamiliar. Depending on how much is changed or kept the same from Gibson’s source material, it should prove interesting to see how his development expands as the show comes more into focus.
