In William Gibson’s seminal cyberpunk novel Neuromancer, a down-and-out hacker named Case is given one last chance to get back in the game. His ally in all of this is the razor-girl Molly Millions, but the guy brokering the deal is a shadowy figure named Armitage. And now, in the highly-anticipated Apple TV+ adaptation of Neuromancer, one actor already very steeped in science fiction will crossover from the Imperium of Dune to the neon, cyberpunk streets of William Gibson’s most enduring creation.
As reported by Variety, Mark Strong has joined the cast of Apple’s Neuromancer and has been confirmed for the role of Armitage. Not exactly the villain of the book, Armitage is a bit of a mystery box character insofar as he’s the human liaison between an AI called Mintermute and Case. Most likely, when the show starts rolling out trailers, Armitage’s nature won’t be fully revealed, because his allegiances, and hidden backstory, will likely be teased out over various different episodes.
