Which is why it feels like the perfect, natural home for William Gibsons Neuromancer.
Now, its coming to a smaller screen, but in a longer format.
Graham Roland (Dark Winds) andJ.D.
Neuromancer cover art by Josan GonzalezImage: Ace Publishing
Were incredibly excited to be bringing this iconic property to Apple TV+, Roland and Dillardsaid in a statement.
That world follows a futuristic hacker on a secret mission against an advanced artificial intelligence.
Its a pair that feels perfectly up for the challenge, too.
In addition to creating Dark Winds, Roland was a writer on Lost and a writer-producer on Fringe.
Dillard has written and directed several features, including the criminally underrated genre filmsSleightandSweetheart.
Theyll both produce the series with Roland showrunning and Dillard directing at least the pilot.
So, is this the one?
Do you think Neuromancer isfinally going to get the adaptationit deserves?
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