Apple TV has announced the launch of its upcoming prequel series, Star City, set to premiere on May 29, 2024. This eight-episode spy thriller will delve into the origins of the alternate history presented in the acclaimed series For All Mankind, which explores a world where the Soviet Union triumphed in the race to the moon.
As For All Mankind prepares for its fifth season, scheduled to air on March 27, 2024, the new prequel aims to provide both a fresh perspective and a return to the series’ roots. The original show depicts a 20th-century space race that evolved dramatically, highlighting the escalating tensions between Earth and Martian colonists. Star City will shift focus to a narrative centered around the Soviet Union’s efforts to assert its dominance in space through a successful lunar landing.
Behind the Scenes of Star City
The creative team behind For All Mankind, including showrunners Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert, and Ronald D. Moore, will helm Star City. The prequel will feature a new ensemble cast, including Rhys Ifans from House of the Dragon, Anna Maxwell Martin of Motherland, and Agnes O’Casey, known for her role in Black Doves.
In this thrilling narrative, audiences can expect to see the lives of cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers intertwined in a web of paranoia as they work to secure Soviet superiority in the cosmos. The series aims to attract new viewers while rekindling interest among long-time fans who may have felt disenchanted with the later seasons of the original show.
Future of the Franchise
With For All Mankind being one of Apple TV’s first successful genre series, it set a precedent that paved the way for other hits like Severance and adaptations of Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe. The creators envision extending the For All Mankind franchise to seven seasons, and Star City reflects their commitment to a comprehensive narrative exploring interplanetary conflict.
The first two episodes of Star City will be available for streaming on May 29, 2024, with new episodes released weekly every Friday until July 10, 2024. As Apple TV continues to expand its storytelling universe, Star City promises to engage both dedicated fans and newcomers alike.