Apple TV+ builds on Foundation with S2 order two weeks after sci-fi drama’s debut

Foundation is based on a novel trilogy by Isaac Asimov

SVoD service Apple TV+ has renewed sci-fi drama Foundation, starring Jared Harris, for a second season just two weeks after its debut.

Adapted from Isaac Asimov’s novel trilogy of the same name, Foundation chronicles the stories of four individuals transcending space and time as they overcome deadly crises, shifting loyalties and complicated relationships that will ultimately determine the fate of humanity.

As well as Harris (Mad Men, The Terror), the cast includes Lee Pace, Laura Birn, Terrence Mann, Cassian Bilton and Alfred Enoch.

Foundation is led by showrunner and executive producer David S Goyer and produced by Skydance Television. Robyn Asimov, Josh Friedman, Cameron Welsh, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Bill Bost also exec produce.

Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+, said: “We know how long fans of these beloved Asimov stories have waited to see his iconic work brought to life as a visually spectacular event series, and now we can’t wait to showcase even more of the richly layered world, compelling storytelling and stunning world-building in season two.”