Murderbot Cast Expands
Apple TV+'s Murderbot Season 2 Expands Ensemble with Steve Buscemi, Wanda Sykes, and More Stars
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Season 2 will feature a 25-strong slate of new recurring and guest stars, expanding far beyond the Season 1 cast. Notable additions include Nicholas Braun, Topher Grace, Bridget Everett, Jason George, Britne Oldford, Kali Reis and Meredith Salenger, among others.
Two actors with visible cross-over to other Apple TV+ series join Murderbot Season 2: Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard in Ted Lasso) and Tramell Tillman (Mr. Milchick in Severance) are part of the new lineup.
Industry reporting emphasizes that filming is actively underway with a large ensemble, underscoring Murderbot’s return as a high-profile Apple TV+ project and the rapid assembly of the cast for Season 2.
Creative and production teams for Season 2 include CBS Studios producing the series, with Chris and Paul Weitz writing and directing; executive producers include Andrew Miano, Dan Balgoyen and Britta Rowings, and David S. Goyer; Martha Wells serves as a consulting producer.
Apple TV+ has revealed a massive 25-person cast for Murderbot Season 2, stacking the sci-fi series with some of Hollywood's biggest names. New additions include Steve Buscemi, Wanda Sykes, Patton Oswalt, Michael Sheen, and Martha Plimpton, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The announcement came via social media alongside confirmation that filming is actively underway, per Reactor Magazine. The expansion signals a major bet by Apple TV+ on Murderbot as a centerpiece of its genre lineup going into Season 2.
25 New Stars Join an Already Strong Core Cast
The returning cast includes Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones, and Tamara Podemski. They are joined by Clark Gregg, John Cho, DeWanda Wise, and Jack McBrayer in recurring roles, according to Gizmodo.
The new wave of guest stars also includes Nicholas Braun, Topher Grace, Bridget Everett, Jason George, Britne Oldford, Kali Reis, and Meredith Salenger. The Hollywood Reporter called it a lineup packed with Emmy winners and nominees. The sheer size of the cast points to a broader, ensemble-driven story in Season 2.
Ted Lasso and Severance Stars Cross Apple TV+ Universes
Two of the new additions carry big Apple TV+ name recognition. Brendan Hunt — Coach Beard in Ted Lasso — and Tramell Tillman — Mr. Milchick in Severance — are both joining the Season 2 lineup, per The Hollywood Reporter. That kind of cross-show casting is rare and could drive existing Apple subscribers to tune in.
Apple TV+ appears to be using its own roster of familiar faces to build buzz for Murderbot. Bringing in stars from two of its most acclaimed shows gives Season 2 a built-in promotional hook across the platform's audience.
Season 2 Likely Follows Artificial Condition, the Second Book
Season 1 adapted All Systems Red, the first book in Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries series. Season 2 is expected to follow Artificial Condition, continuing Murderbot's journey of self-discovery, according to Gizmodo. Wells herself serves as a consulting producer on the show.
Apple TV+ ordered Season 2 in 2025 after strong critical praise for Season 1. The books follow a rogue security robot — a "construct" part human, part machine — who just wants to watch TV shows and avoid people. The expanded cast suggests the new season will introduce many new worlds and characters from the book's storyline.
CBS Studios and the Weitz Brothers Lead Production
CBS Studios is producing Season 2. Brothers Chris and Paul Weitz are writing and directing. Executive producers include Andrew Miano, Dan Balgoyen, Britta Rowings, and David S. Goyer, per Head Topics.
The team behind the show has moved quickly. Filming is already underway with a cast of more than 30 actors total. That speed, combined with the star power assembled, shows Apple TV+ is treating Murderbot as a top-tier production rather than a niche sci-fi project.
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