Alexander Skarsgard is a 'self-hacking' security robot in 'Murderbot'
- Alexander Skarsgård stars as Murderbot, a self-hacking security android, in a new Apple TV+ series premiering May 16.
- Murderbot hacked its programming to gain free will, which it keeps secret while working with a group of scientists.
- Based on Martha Wells' award-winning sci-fi novels, the series follows Murderbot as it tries to hide its secret.
- Murderbot wants to watch futuristic soap operas, but it notes, "I can do whatever I want as long as they don't find out."
- The series, created by Chris and Paul Weitz, will consist of 10 episodes, with new episodes released every Friday until July 11.
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