Futurism

Futurism is a NBC sci-fi television series that premiered on September 19th 2017. It stars Robert Pattinson as Zach, Emma Roberts as Leah and Bryce Dallas Howard as Jane 'The Creator'. The first season comprised of 20 episodes and NBC renewed for an extended second season of 22 episodes on July 20th 2018.

Background and development
After the cancelation of FOX's Scream Queens in early 2017, NBC offered a production deal with the show's star, Emma Roberts. As a result of the new contract, the show Futurism was conceived alongside acclaimed TV writer Ifan Barber. Ron Howard then came on board to executive produce and direct after NBC greenlit a 10 episode initial run. Casting began in May 2017 and Emma Roberts was officially confirmed as the female protagonist Leah. Robert Pattinson was then announced as her male counterpart Zach. The final leading role was then announced as being portrayed by Bryce Dallas Howard, who would be playing Jane. This series would mark the first collaboration of Bryce with her father Ron Howard. It premiered on September 19th, 2017.