A new enemy is located and nobody is safe in Apple TV+ spatial epic+
With the return of Foundation next July 11 on Apple TV+, Fans of science fiction have many reasons to be waiting. The third season of the ambitious project based on the novels of Isaac Asimov He brings not only the return of key characters such as Hari Seldon (Jared Harris), Brother Day (Lee Pace) and Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell), but also an incorporation that promises to shake the entire galaxy: Pilou Asbæk Como “The mule”A villain with mental powers and hunger for galactic conquest.
The Foundation has grown, The Empire Staggers and in the middle of that tension a new actor appears that does not play according to the rules. This is how “Il Mulo” is presented, an enigmatic, charismatic and dangerous figure who is willing to use both violence and mental control to bend their enemies. A new video behind the cameras shows the actors and the creative team that reflect on the impact that this character will have on the history and balance of power between the Foundation and the Empire.
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The temporary jump for 152 years From last season he places us in a galaxy that has changed: The Foundation is flowery and its influence extends, while The Cleonic dynasty shows visible cracks In its power structure. In this delicate balance the mule enters, which threatens to stop the fragile pacts with a brutal and direct strategy. The interesting thing is that, according to the managers of the series, It will not only be an enemy to be defeated, but a figure capable of emotionally altering the protagonists.
To strengthen this narrative full of tensions, also the third season Renew your creative teamwith Ian Goldberg (Fear The Walking Dead) Assuming the role of showrunner. His entrance has brought a new approach that is already marking the tone of the season, darker and political, but also more focused on human conflicts behind science fiction.
In addition to the protagonist trioreturn Rowena Cassiah, Ternanceand add powerful names to the cast like Cherry Jones, Alexander Siddig and Oscarizariza Troy Kotsurstrengthening the dramatic weight of the series. The expansion of the cast responds to a clear ambition: Make a turning point for the entire saga this season.
Who really is the mule and why should you fear it?
In the books of Asimov, the mule is One of the most devastating enemies Those who face the Foundation. Able to manipulate the emotions at will, put under control the plans of Hari Seldon and his famous psychoistory. Its appearance represents a mistake in an apparently perfect system, The “black swan” that nobody could predictAnd this makes it an unstoppable and deeply tragic force. If the series follows that path, Asbæk could have one of the most memorable bad guys on recent television.
Of course, adapting this character to a contemporary visual language is not an easy task. The production team opted for An intimidating and almost messianic aestheticAs already allowed to glimpse the first official images. His costumes and body language reflect power, but also fragility. “It’s not a simple tyrant. He is a leader who has a desperate need to dominate in order not to lose control of himself,” says the Danish actor.
A galactic table boiling
The series, produced by Skydance Television and led by David S. GoyerHis direction seems to be very clear: The Foundation is now more ambitious, more philosophical and more human. Season 4 already has an active screenwriter, who provides clues about the trust of the study throughout history. The new tone seems to completely embrace the spirit of Asimov, without giving up the spectacularity required by the modern television format.
In the meantime, fans only have to mark the July 11th. Because what is coming is not just a continuation: It is a declaration of intentions. With the mule in the head, Foundation It is preparing to break all the schemes … and they can also some hearts.
