US Edition‘New Moon’ Director Chris Weitz on How ‘Twilight’ Fandom Inspired ‘Murderbot’
- The Apple TV+ series Murderbot, starring Alexander Skarsgård, premiered on May 16 and explores themes of fandom and escapism.
- The show draws inspiration from the intense devotion of Twilight’s fanbase, known as Twi-hards, a community Chris Weitz experienced while directing New Moon.
- Murderbot, an autonomous security unit, deactivates its control mechanism to achieve independence but continues to safeguard others while secretly indulging in its favorite quirky sci-fi TV series.
- Chris Weitz said, "You can talk until the cows come home to a Twi-hard," highlighting escapism’s deep emotional value for both fans and Murderbot’s character.
- The series blends comedy of manners and space genres to address deep human questions while being enjoyable, though some might see it as disposable entertainment.
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