Based on Martha Wells’s Hugo and Nebula award-winning book series The Murderbot Diaries, Murderbot is a sci-fi thriller and comedy series that will be released on Apple TV+ on May 16, 2025. It follows a robot called Murderbot, who accidentally gains decision-making power by hacking its own governor module. While rogue AI robots are usually perceived to be hellbent on destroying humanity, this one wants to binge-watch movies and TV shows. Sounds intriguing, right? Well, here we have accumulated a list of Murderbot TV Series’ cast and characters.
Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot
Murderbot is a SecUnit robot who was created to protect humans. Initially, it was owned by the company, but later, Dr. Mensah acquired it. Four years prior to the events of All Systems Red, the human-bot hacked its own governor module and received free will. It gained emotions that no AI has ever experienced. It developed social anxiety, and all he desired was to be left alone so that he could get time to watch his favorite soap opera, The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon.
Murderbot is a complex character portrayed by Alexander Skarsgard, the Emmy-winning actor who is recognized mainly for emotionally reserved roles. The character that made him a household name turned out to be Big Little Lies’ Perry Wright. He is also popular for his role in the popular Vampire TV show True Blood.
Noma Dumezweni as Dr. Mensah
Dr. Mensah is the decision maker of the PreservationAux survey team. She is compassionate, hard-working, and an empathetic team leader who knows how to make quick decisions without spending much time on analysis. She is one such human who gains Murderbot’s trust and ends up becoming the AI’s favorite human despite its social awkwardness.
Noma Dumezweni is a South African-British actress who has appeared in some of the high-profile supporting character roles. She is so skilled as an actor that when the creators cast her for the significant role of the scientist in Murderbot, fans on X started calling her the perfect mixture of heart and strength.
David Dastmalchian as Gurathin
Gurathin is a scientist at PreservationAux who doesn’t trust people easily. He is often seen as a loner who avoids having conversations with anyone. However, he is a genius who discovered Murderbot’s hacked governor module and alerted every member of the team to stay cautious. Murderbot usually identified him as an idiot, but fans who have read the books know that he is a gem of an ally who would do anything to protect his teammates.
David Dastmalchian is a familiar name to superhero fanatics. Isn’t it? Although the actor has played several complex characters, we can’t deny that his popularity stems from his portrayals in the superhero franchises. Some of his prominent roles were seen in Ant-Man, The Flash, and The Dark Knight.
Tattiawna Jones as Arada
Arada is a key member of the Preservation Alliance who always shows up for her teammates. She never misses a chance to comfort them, and whenever any of the members warns her about the upcoming dangers, she never doubts them. In fact, she acts while following the warning. Her teammates often see her as someone whom they can trust with anything.
Jones is a theatre and television actress who has appeared in several science-fiction projects, including Orphan Black: Echoes and Lost in Space. Her experience will surely contribute heavily to enhancing her sci-fi portfolio.
Sabrina Wu as Pin-Lee
Now, meet the most fearsome member of the Preservation Alliance, Pin-Lee. She is a multitasker and a skilled scientist who makes sure everything is going right and no one around her is unsafe. She would do anything to protect her teammates when danger approaches. In the books, like Dr. Mensah, she is the only one to see the personhood in Murderbot.
Apart from being an actor, Sabrina Wu is a stand-up comedian, so we can expect Pin-Lee to bring some humorous moments to the table along with the action ones.
Tamara Podemski as Bharadwaj
Dr. Bhardwaj plays one of the most pivotal characters in the story. She is responsible for bringing out the full potential of Murderbot. If it wasn’t for her rescue, the human-bot would have never discovered its true abilities. Bharadwaj gets attacked at the start of All Systems Red by a local fauna, and to rescue her, our AI protagonist has to enter the game.
Tamara Podemski is a Canadian actress who has made a mark in the film and television industry by giving us some of the most intriguing supporting characters. Some of the projects she has starred in include Coroner, Run, The Legend of Vox Machina, and more.
Akshay Khanna as Ratthi
Ratthi plays an integral role in Murderbot’s narrative. He is one of the most expressive and humorous members of the Preservation Alliance. His vibrant nature can make anyone talk to him about their feelings. For instance, besides Dr. Mensah, Ratthi is the only one with whom Murderbot gets comfortable.
Akshay Khanna is a British actor known for his roles in Polite Society and Red, White & Royal Blue, which were released in 2023, respectively. In a recent interview, the actor mentioned that he is a sci-fi nerd, which was one of the primary reasons why he was dying to grab the role in Murderbot. So, it would be thrilling to see how he plays the role in his favorite genre television show.
Murderbot is surely going to be a thrilling ride, as that’s what the trailers of the TV series suggest. The 10-episodic TV series will be released on Apple TV+ on May 16, 2025. So, how excited are you? Do let us know in the comments below.
Aparna Ukil
