Foundation release date, trailer, synopsis, cast, and more

Based on the epic saga by Isaac Asimov of the same name, Foundation Season 1 is an upcoming Apple TV+ science fiction drama television series produced by David S. Goyer for Apple TV+. The series is set to premiere in September exclusively on the streaming service.

Bringing this ambitious series to life has been a significant undertaking for Apple and all parties involved. Goyer was quoted saying that since the saga takes place over 1,000 years, he hoped the show would run for at least 80 episodes to tell the entire breadth of the story rather than condensing it into truncated seasons or a film format. It’ll be interesting to see how the show is received and if it has the legs to carry on that long.

Foundation Season 1 synopsis

Per the Apple TV+ press release, this is the official synopsis for the series:

"Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, “Foundation” chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire."

Foundation Season 1 release date

The inaugural 10-episode first season of Foundation will exclusively hit Apple TV+ worldwide on September 24, 2021, with the first two episodes available, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

Foundation Season 1 trailer

Apple TV+ released the trailer for this highly anticipated epic saga just yesterday and, for the first time, revealed a deeper look at the unprecedented adaptation. The story will invite audiences to follow across the galaxy and embark on a thrilling journey as a band of exiles tries to save the Galatic Empire.

You can watch the first official trailer for yourself right here:

Foundation Season 1 cast

Goyer serves as the showrunner, and the cast includes Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Terrence Mann, Cassian Bilton, and Alfred Enoch.

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Foundation Season 1 premieres on September 24 exclusively on Apple TV+.