MURDERBOT: Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz

In this Reel Insights episode, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, chats with Murderbot creators Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz about their fresh and funny new sci-fi series now streaming on Apple TV+.Chris and Paul break down what drew them to Martha Wells’ award-winning books and share why Alexander Skarsgård was their dream pick to play the sarcastic, soap-opera-loving security bot. They also dive into the unique world-building details — from giant 3D printers to clever Easter eggs — that bring Murderbot’s gritty future to life.Plus, they share fun personal stories, including what classic shows they’d binge like Murderbot and how a childhood sci-fi comic made it into the series.With Apple TV+ raising the bar on smart, cinematic sci-fi, Murderbot is a must-watch series full of thrills, humor, and thought-provoking questions about AI and free will.Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebookInstagramTwitter