
Apple TV+, the streaming channel owned by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), has ordered a new series based on the 1927 German science-fiction masterpiece “Metropolis.”
What Happened: The new series will be driven by Sam Esmail, who is best known for his series “Mr. Robot,” “Homecoming” and “Briarpatch.” His latest series, “Gaslit” starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn, will premiere on April 24 on Starz, a unit of Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF-A)