TV series adaptation of Robopocalypse moves forward with new producers
Imagine Entertainment and Weed Road are developing a television series based on the 2011 novel Robopocalypse without an attached network or streamer.
Ron Howard directs the pilot episode
Ron Howard will direct the first episode of the show. Akiva Goldsman is set to write and serve as showrunner for the series. Imagine Entertainment and Weed Road are leading the development effort together.
Previous film attempts failed to launch
Steven Spielberg previously optioned the book before it was published but postponed the project indefinitely in 2014. Michael Bay later came aboard to direct a version that also did not get made. The novel centers on humanity fighting robots controlled by powerful artificial intelligence.
Executives lead the new production
Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody will lead development alongside Greg Lessans and Rachel Wizenberg. Amblin Entertainment from Spielberg will serve as an executive producer on the project. The story describes a future where technology turns against humanity at Zero Hour.
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