Murderbot
As of August 25, 2026, Murderbot is a series that is currently in production. Four production companies are attached, including CBS Studios, Phantom Four and Depth of Field. Attached are creators Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz; and executive producers Alexander Skarsgård, David S. Goyer and 1 other. It is filming in Madrid, Spain. Production List last updated this listing on August 25, 2026.
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Project Summary
Murderbot is returning to Apple TV+ for a second season, currently in production with a significantly expanded cast. The sci-fi comedy series, based on Martha Wells' award-winning Murderbot Diaries novels, stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular security construct and is created by Chris and Paul Weitz. Season 2 has added 25 recurring and guest actors including Steve Buscemi, Michael Sheen, Tramell Tillman, Wanda Sykes, and Patton Oswalt, joining returning series regulars Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, and Sabrina Wu. CBS Studios produces in partnership with Depth of Field and Phantom Four Films. Principal photography began in mid-2026 in Madrid, Spain, with a 2027 premiere anticipated.
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The production office and crew contacts for Murderbot are on file at Production List, last updated August 25, 2026, and are available to members. Membership is $29.95 for the first month.
Cast & Crew
Writing
| Creator | Chris Weitz |
| Creator | Paul Weitz |
Production
| Executive Producer | Alexander Skarsgård |
| Consulting Producer | Martha Wells |
| Executive Producer | David S. Goyer |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Miano |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on Murderbot
Murderbot is shooting, so most departments are already staffed; openings now are day calls and replacements, and background casting runs day to day. How productions hire crew · Working as an extra · Reaching the production office
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/murderbot (last updated Aug 25, 2026).