Peter Sarsgaard Joins Apple TV+'s Neuromancer as John Ashpool

Apple TV+ is moving forward with its adaptation of William Gibson's cyberpunk novel 'Neuromancer,' having recently cast Peter Sarsgaard as the main villain, John Ashpool. The series is set to feature a talented ensemble, including Callum Turner as the lead character Case, Briana Middleton as Molly, Mark Strong as Armitage, and Joseph Lee as Hideo. 'Neuromancer' tells the story of Case, a skilled hacker who is hired for a high-stakes mission involving a powerful artificial intelligence, alongside a formidable street samurai. The adaptation aims to capture the complex and influential narrative that has shaped contemporary science fiction and technology discourse. With Sarsgaard's casting, the show promises to bring a fresh interpretation to its themes of power and corruption in a tech-dominated world. The series is produced by Skydance Television, Anonymous Content, and Apple Studios, among others.