OneDune: Prophecystar is making the leap from the world of one key fictional world to another, joining Apple TV+ and Callum Turner’s adaptation of William Gibson’sNeuromancer. The upcoming series brings Gibson’s key 1984 novel to the big screen, which helped lay the foundations forwhat would ultimately become the Cyberpunk genre.Neuromancerfocuses on a disgraced hacker who is brought back into the profession to take on one more job, sending him on a globe-spanning adventure.
With filming continuing onNeuromancer,Deadlinehas confirmed thatMark Strong has joined the cast. After playing Emperor Javicco Corrino inDune: Prophecyandtaking on the role of Carmine Falcone inThe Penguin,Strong is set to play Armitage. Armitage is the mysterious employer who hires Turner’s Henry Case in exchange for offering him a second chance at life, bringing him into his crew alongside Briana Middleton’s augmented mercenary Molly.
What Role Does Strong’s Armitage Play In Neuromancer?
The Character’s Murky Past Is One OfNeuromancer’s Most Tragic Tales
Strong’sNeuromancercasting not only marks a talented actor joining the series but finally reveals who will be one of the most important characters. While his motives are somewhat shrouded in mystery when he first hires Case, Armitage is soonrevealed to have close ties to the objective of their heist.
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Within the world ofNeuromancer, Armitage is a complicated and tragic figure whosepast military career left him physically and mentally broken after being betrayed by his government. Another individual tossed aside by society, he and Case do share some parallels throughout the story, even if Armitage is using coercion to keep Case in his service. As such, Strong is set to play a key role in the Apple TV+ series.
Our Thoughts On Strong’s Neuromancer Casting
The Series Is Slowly Rounding Out Its Crew
With filming having recently wrapped in Japan, progress onNeuromanceris running smoothly, finally bringing a key piece of Cyberpunk fiction to the big screen after several false starts.WhileApple TV+’s Isaac Asimov adaptationFoundationproves the service is unafraid to dedicate itself to bringing key literature to screens, several scrapped attempts to adapt Gibson’s novel indicate the difficulties.
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Apple TV+ has set itself apart from other streaming platforms with its variety of brilliant sci-fi shows, from dark thrillers to more comedic shows.
As such, Strong’s casting is another positive addition toNeuromancer. Having played heroes and villains in several genres, the actor is more than capable of taking on the multi-faceted role of Armitage. Strong’s casting, however, doesn’t round out the series roster just yet, as severalNeuromancercharacters have yet to be cast.
