Hugh Howey’s post-apocalyptic novel trilogy Silo is finally making its way to the small screen with the up and coming Apple TV+ show. Produced by the Gruham Yost, of Justified fame, the star-studded cast includes Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, and Rashida Jones and was premiered in Cannes, London, and its finale with stream on June 30.
The novel has been in development for more than a decade and the show has been in continuous flux, making the release of the adaptation even more impressive. Speaking to WIRED, Hugh reveals how it feels to have his creation being brought to life, eagerly awaiting the finale airing to see if its truly done.
Hugh was also asked about his stance on AI, as he had written extensively on the topic and his opinion was sought out by WIRED. Hugh says that while there is a mix of feelings on the topic of AI, he personally has more excitement than fear and though many didn’t believe it when he wrote that a computer would write a book indistinguishable by a human in the next decade, it is clear now those apprehensions are higher than before.
The tech company behind the show, Apple TV+ is owned and managed by the tech giant Apple Inc. Apple Inc., originally founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne, and Steve Wozniak, is an American multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. It is the first publicly traded American company to have achieved a trillion dollar market value and continues to be one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Hugh Howey is an American Fiction writer and tech thinker, he is best known for his book ‘Wool’ and its sequel series, which he self-published and went on to become a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. His works have been translated into several languages, ranked at #1 in Amazon’s list of science fiction and smart thrillers, and made into a major Hollywood movie and television show. Howey is passionate about the representation of technology and its impact on our lives.
