While Season 2 of “Foundation” premiered on Apple TV+ on July 14, the release date of season 3 has not been revealed yet.
Foundation, an Apple TV+ science-fiction drama adapted from Isaac Asimov’s award-winning novels, stars Jared Harris as mathematician Hari Seldon whose probabilistic predictions lead to the collapse of an ancient galactic empire.
The second season picks up 138 years after the end of Season 1. Featuring Lee Pace as Brother Day, Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick, Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin who discovers she is her mother’s daughter from an egg they left together in Season 1, Leah Harvey stars as Salvor Hardin who discovers this is true through Gaal leaving an egg for Salvor at the end of Season 1 (via Lee Pace’s character Lee Pace as Gaal Dornick in season 1). Llobell reprises his role from Season 1.
Jared Harris
Apple TV+ subscribers were treated to an incredible sci-fi series based on Isaac Asimov’s book series Foundation. The first season focuses on mathematician Hari Seldon whose psychohistory theory predicts the impending collapse of civilization; thus leading him across space to establish The Foundation as an attempt at rebuilding and safeguarding humanity’s future.
Jared Harris plays Hari in this 10-episode second season of series that picks up 138 years after its main timeframe from season one. Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Laura Birn and Cassian Mann complete this cast.
Lee Pace
On Friday, The Foundation, an adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s award-winning books, debuts its second season. Starring Jared Harris as Dr. Hari Seldon and Lee Pace as Brother Day; Lou Llobell plays Gaal Dornick while Leah Harvey takes the role of Salvor Hardin – as in its title character’s father Salvor Hardin!
Season two picks up more than 100 years after season one ended and finds the Cleon dynasty disintegrating as they discover that their DNA has been compromised, leading them to face an existential crisis and confront their identity as Cleons.
Isabella Laughland will play Sister Constant this year. Kulvinder Ghir will portray Poly Verisof, Sandra Yi Sencindiver will serve as Enjoiner Rue and Ella-Rae Smith will take on Queen Sareth of Cloud Dominion; Holt McCallany will represent Warden Jaegger Fount; while Nirat Kaur will portray Yanna Seldon.
Lou Llobell
Apple TV+’s Foundation series continues its intergalactic journey with season 2. Showrunner David S. Goyer hinted at an abundance of drama for future episodes, such as plots to overthrow the Empire and journeys across space.
This season of Gaal Dornick (Llobell) and Salvor Hardin (Leah Harvey) continues 138 years later with Gaal Dornick being united with Salvor Hardin (Leah Harvey). Additionally, Isabella Laughland as Brother Constant joins Kulvinder Ghir’s Poly Verisof and Sandra Yi Sencindiver’s Enjoiner Rue roles to join Ella-Rae Smith (Queen Sareth of Cloud Dominion), Holt McCallany as Warden Jaegger Fount Rachel Houses Tellem Bond while Dimitri Leonidas portrays Hober Mallow.
Leah Harvey
Jared Harris returns as math prodigy Hari Seldon in Foundation, returning for its second season on Apple TV+. Lou Llobell joins as his protege Gaal Dornick.
Season 2 opens more than 100 years after the first season finale and tensions across the galaxy are rising rapidly. A vengeful queen plots to destroy the Empire from within while Hari and Gaal discover a colony of Mentalics that can alter psychohistory. Laura Birn returns as Demerzel while Kulvinder Ghir plays Poly Verisof, Holt McCallany reprises his role of Warden Jaegger Fount, Rachel House takes the role of Tellem Bond and Nimrat Kaur performs Yanna Seldon roles respectively.
Laura Birn
Laura Birn stars as Eto Demerzel in Apple TV+’s Foundation series. Hari Seldon (Laura Birn), an esteemed mathematician and psychohistorian devising a formula which predicts the collapse of both civilization and Empire is at the core of Foundation.
The first trailer teases two key moments from Season Two: discovering that the clone emperor dynasty has been compromised and Salvor Hardin (Leah Harvey) meeting her biological mother Gaal Dornick.
Isabella Laughland returns as Brother Constant, an outgoing and optimistic cleric who spreads the Foundation’s principles across space, while Kulvinder Ghir reprises their roles of Poly Verisof and Poly V.
Terrence Mann
Apple TV+ has extended Foundation with a second season. The second installment will explore Seldon’s Second Foundation established on opposite sides of spacetime.
Laura Birn will reprise her role as Demerzel, a near-invincible robot created to kill off Cleon clones during season one’s finale and is forced to rethink her programming.
Leah Harvey plays Salvor Hardin, daughter of Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell). Because the series features time travel and cryostasis technology, it is possible that she and her mother will meet again at some point in the future.
Ella-Rae Smith
Due to the time gap, several familiar characters should return in Foundation season 2; Showrunner David S Goyer has confirmed that Jared Harris will reprise his role as mathematician and psychohistory expert Hari Seldon; Laura Birn is set to reprise her role as Demerzel (who killed Cassian Bilton’s clone Cleon at the end of Season 1).
Isabella Laughland will reprise her role of Brother Constant, an ardent follower of the Church of Galactic Spirit. Kulvinder Ghir will also reprise his performance as Poly Verisof, an arrogant High Cleric.
Ben Daniels
Isabella Laughland reprises her role of Brother Constant from Foundation season 2 as a joyfully confident cleric evangelizing the Church of Galactic Spirit throughout Outer Reach. Although Noble to an extreme, her allegiance is growing tenuous towards the Empire.
She joins Kulvinder Ghir as Warlord Poly Verisof of Kalgan; Holt McCallany as Warden Jaegger Fount; Rachel House as Tellem Bond and Nimrat Kaur as Yanna Seldon in this production.
Laura Birn returns as Demerzel, playing the near-immortal robot from Season 1. Season two picks up over 100 years after events from its conclusion in Season One.
Dimitri Leonidas
Foundation Season 2 will launch exclusively on Apple TV+ this Friday with 10 episodes.
Isabella Laughland returns as Brother Constant from Urban Hymn and Trigonometry and Chubby Funny fame. She will share his message.
Sandra Yi Sencindiver will play Enjoiner Rue, Kulvinder Ghir will portray Poly Verisof, and Ben Daniels will play Bel Riose – these actors will join others who portray characters from Isaac Asimov’s books such as Hober Mallow and Yanna Seldon.
Nimrat Kaur
Apple TV+’s Foundation debuted last July and this July 14th will see its second season. Based on Isaac Asimov’s novels and adapted by David Goyer of Dark Knight fame for television adaptation, Foundation will captivate audiences once more!
Jared Harris will continue his role as Hari Seldon, with Lou Llobell playing Gaal Dornick and Leah Harvey returning as Salvor Hardin. Laura Birn will take on Eto Demerzel while Terrence Mann and Cassian Bilton reprise their roles of Brother Dusk and Dawn respectively. Additionally, Isabella Laughland joins as Brother Constant while Kulvinder Ghir plays Poly Verisof; Ella-Rae Smith becomes Queen Sareth of Cloud Dominion while Rachel House acts as Tellem Bond.
| Section | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Plot | “Foundation” on Apple TV+ is an adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s novels, following mathematician Hari Seldon (Jared Harris) as he predicts the collapse of a galactic empire. Season 2 explores the aftermath 138 years later, with new challenges and mysteries. |
| Cast | The ensemble cast includes Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Isabella Laughland, Kulvinder Ghir, Holt McCallany, Rachel House, Ella-Rae Smith, Terrence Mann, and more. |
| Season 2 | Season 2 of “Foundation” delves into the disintegration of the Cleon dynasty and the discovery of DNA compromise. It promises drama, political intrigue, and further exploration of psychohistory. |
| Release Date | Season 2 of “Foundation” premiered on Apple TV+ on July 14, continuing the epic sci-fi saga based on Asimov’s acclaimed works. The series has garnered excitement from fans for its complex storytelling. |
Conclusion
“Foundation” returns with its second season, offering viewers a deep dive into the intricate world of psychohistory, galactic empires, and complex characters. With a stellar cast and compelling storytelling, the series continues to captivate audiences. As the Cleon dynasty faces existential threats and mysteries unravel, fans can expect more twists and political intrigue. “Foundation” remains a must-watch for sci-fi enthusiasts. While Season 2 of “Foundation” premiered on Apple TV+ on July 14, the release date of season 3 has not been revealed yet.
