Apple TV+ is up for more multiverse shenanigans as they announce they have renewed the sci-fi ‘Dark Matter‘, starring Joel Edgerton and Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly, for a 2nd Season.
Based on the novel by bestselling author and showrunner Blake Crouch and produced by Sony Pictures Television, ‘Dark Matter’ is a story about the road not taken. The series follows Jason Dessen (played by Edgerton), a physicist, professor and family man who — one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago — is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could have lived. In this labyrinth of realities, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from the most terrifying, unbeatable foe imaginable: himself.
“Thanks to everyone who tuned in for season one — book fans and new fans — and of course our partners at Apple and Sony, my amazing producing partner, Matt Tolmach, our tremendous cast and crew, and the great city of Chicago — you were so good to us,” said showrunner and author Blake Crouch. “In the process of writing and filming season one, we discovered that there’s so much more story to tell, and we’ve only scratched the surface of these characters as they fight for survival and to find their way home through a landscape of mind-bending realities. See you in the Box!”
Alongside Edgerton and Connelly, the drama also stars Alice Braga (‘The Suicide Squad’, ‘A Murder at the End of the World’), Jimmi Simpson (‘Westworld’), Dayo Okeniyi (‘The Hunger Games’, ‘Terminator Genisys’) and Oakes Fegley (‘The Fabelmans’, ‘Person of Interest’).
“Making ‘Dark Matter’ was a longtime dream, and I’m so proud to see Blake’s vision come to life and to connect with so many people,” adds executive producer Matt Tomach. “Seeing the Dessens’ journey resonate with audiences has been extremely gratifying, and we can’t wait to bring more of this world — and others — to life in season two. Huge thanks to Apple TV+, Sony and our amazing cast and crew. Here we go!”
The press release for this mentions the show expanding the “Dark Matter” universe, which implies it will be moving beyond the original novel. This would usually raise alarm bells for fans, however, the TV series is in the rather unique position of having the book author as the showrunner, which should allay some fears.
“The thought-provoking and gripping ‘Dark Matter’ has quickly become a global hit, capturing audiences’ imaginations and making it a beloved and integral part of Apple’s world-class sci-fi lineup,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Blake Crouch, our partners at Sony and the rest of the creative team and cast — led by the remarkable Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly — on a new season that will captivate viewers with more twists and turns as we dive deeper into the mysteries of the multiverse.”
Crouch serves as creator, executive producer, showrunner and writer alongside executive producer Tolmach. In addition to starring, Edgerton serves as executive producer. Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry is also an executive producer.
‘Dark Matter‘ Season 1 can be streamed on Apple TV+ UK and worldwide. If you want to keep track of this or any other shows, you can add them via our Never Miss system, and you’ll be notified when it gets a UK premiere date.
