Robopocalypse: Ron Howard, Akiva Goldsman Adapting 2011 Sci-Fi Novel
The adaptation returns after earlier film versions stalled over cost, with Ron Howard directing the pilot and Akiva Goldsman writing and showrunning.
- Director Ron Howard and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman are developing a television series adaptation of Daniel H. Wilson's 2011 novel Robopocalypse through Imagine Entertainment and Weed Road, with Howard directing the pilot.
- This series marks the latest attempt to adapt the book after Steven Spielberg's planned film version collapsed due to high costs; Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment will now serve as executive producer.
- Howard and Goldsman are longtime collaborators who previously worked on A Beautiful Mind, and Howard stated the project's "thought-provoking themes and humanity" drew him to the adaptation.
- The production currently lacks a network or streaming home, though the high-profile creative team suggests a potential bidding war with major streamers like Apple or Prime Video competing.
- Centered on machines controlled by artificial intelligence Archos that turns against humanity at Zero Hour, the narrative reflects real-world AI fears and depicts humanity's desperate fight for survival.
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ROBOPOCALYPSE TV Series in the Works With Ron Howard More Than a Decade After Steven Spielberg's Movie Fell Apart
After more than a decade of failed attempts to bring Robopocalypse to the screen, Hollywood is giving the sci-fi story another shot. This time, it’s being developed as a television series, with Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman leading the charge.Based on Daniel H. Wilson’s 2011 sci-fi novel, Robopocalypse was originally planned as a major blockbuster directed by Steven Spielberg. The project had some serious star power attached, with Chris Hemswort…
Robopocalypse TV Show In the Works More Than a Decade After Spielberg’s Movie Plans Fell Apart
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Ron Howard To Direct ‘Robopocalypse’ TV Series With Akiva Goldsman Set As Showrunner
Director Ron Howard and veteran screenwriter Akiva Goldsman are joining forces for a TV series iteration of “Robopocalypse“; the two are also producing through their respective banners, Imagine Entertainment and Weed Road. That neat news hails from trades like The Hollywood Reporter; Howard is set to direct episodes, with Goldsman serving as the showrunner. At the moment, the show doesn’t have a home and likely will see a bit of a bidding war g…
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