The upcoming Apple TV+ seriesNeuromancerhas cast an American Primeval star as one of its most important characters. Created by Graham Roland, who serves as showrunner, and J.D. Dillard, who will direct the pilot episode, the series is an adaptation of William Gibson’s classic 1984 science-fiction novel of the same name. The show follows a super-hacker in a dystopian future, who aims to pull off a corporate heist that leads him to encounter formidable artificial intelligence. TheApple TV+ showbegan filming in January and is amassing a stacked cast, with another prominent star joining.
PerVariety,Neuromancer, which is currently in development, hasadded actor Dane DeHaan in the role of Peter Riviera. He now joins a cast that includes Callum Turner, Mark Strong, Joseph Lee, Briana Middleton, Peter Sarsgaard, and Clémence Poésy. Roland and Dillard are executive producing, along with Gibson, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunnell at Skydance Television, Drake, Adel Nur, Jason Shrier for DreamCrew Entertainment, and Zack Hayden. Skydance, Anonymous Content, and Apple Studios will produce the project.
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DeHaan’s Pedigree Brings Range & Gravitas To The Cast
Riviera is a sadistic drug addict and thief who can project holographic imagesusing his implants and is one of the most disturbing characters in the novel. He is a character that requires a strong performance to make him engaging and interesting, despite being despicable, and this is what makes DeHaan an inspired cast. The actor has enjoyed prominent roles in Netflix’sultra-violent Western dramaAmerican Primevaland the crime seriesThe Staircase, as well as movies includingChronicle,Oppenheimer, andThe Amazing Spider-Man 2.
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DeHaan joins a strong cast list and will bring some depth and personality to the villainous character. ANeuromanceradaptation has been years in the making, and Apple TV+’s emergence as a streaming heavyweight ensures they’re able to attract talent like DeHaan. This casting addition is also a good sign of the show’s vitality, as more actors join the adaptation. Theseries has already started production in Japan, although it remains unknown when the adaptation is planned to be released on Apple TV+.
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The Show Bringing Gibson On Board Could Help DeHaan’s Performance
DeHaan’s casting is an exciting prospect for the success ofNeuromancer, and it will mark another prominent TV part for the actor, following main roles inZeroZeroZero,The Stranger,Lisey’s Story,The Staircase, andAmerican Primeval. The show’s 10-episode run will give him a long run to explore the character of Peter and bring out a multi-layered performance. Gibson’s involvement in the show also means the actor can consult with him for an even more detailed and compelling performance. There’s a good chance hisNeuromancerrole could even stack up againstDeHaan’s best movie roles.
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Neuromancer follows a hacker and an assassin entangled in a high-stakes criminal underworld. They navigate intricate plots and technological landscapes as they target a powerful corporate dynasty, blending elements of cyberpunk and thriller genres.
