Alexander Skarsgard and Jack McBrayer, longtime best friends, celebrated the premiere of their new Apple TV+ series 'Murderbot' by taking prom-style photos on the red carpet in New York City. Skarsgard showcased a Neo-inspired outfit from The Matrix, wearing a custom Calvin Klein ensemble. The series, based on Martha Wells' book series, features a narrative about a rogue security robot that gains free will and reluctantly joins a mission to protect scientists on a perilous planet. Co-stars in attendance included David Dastmalchian, Noma Dumezweni, Sabrina Wu, Tattiawna Jones, Tamara Podemski, Clark Gregg, and Anna Konkle. 'Murderbot' is set to premiere on May 16 on Apple TV+, with the first season consisting of 10 episodes.

Alexander Skarsgard and Jack McBrayer, who have been close friends for many years, united for the premiere of their new series 'Murderbot' on Apple TV+, posing for memorable prom-style photos on the red carpet.

The premiere took place at Regal Union Square in New York City, where Skarsgard's attire drew inspiration from Neo in The Matrix, featuring a custom Calvin Klein Collection outfit.

The storyline centers on a high-tech future where Skarsgard's character, a rogue security robot with newfound free will, joins a mission to protect scientists on a dangerous planet.

Despite its mission, the robot character humorously desires to binge-watch soap operas, adding a comedic twist to the sci-fi action series.

The series is an adaptation of the popular book series by Martha Wells and is scheduled to debut on Apple TV+ on May 16, offering a full season of 10 episodes.

Notable attendees at the premiere included co-stars David Dastmalchian, Noma Dumezweni, Sabrina Wu, Tattiawna Jones, Tamara Podemski, Clark Gregg, and Anna Konkle, who joined Skarsgard and McBrayer in celebrating the series' launch.

The show promises a blend of action, comedy, and science fiction, inviting viewers to explore a futuristic narrative with an engaging and unconventional protagonist.

Alexander Skarsgard and Jack McBrayer have been best friends for years and now they’re working together!

The longtime buddies posed for adorable prom-style photos on the red carpet for the premiere of their new Apple TV+ series Murderbot on Monday (April 28) at Regal Union Square in New York City.

Alex was channeling Neo in The Matrix with his outfit at the event.

Also in attendance at the premier were co-stars David Dastmalchian, Noma Dumezweni, Sabrina Wu, Tattiawna Jones, Tamara Podemski, Clark Gregg, and Anna Konkle.

Here’s a synopsis: In a high-tech future, a rogue security robot (Skarsgard) secretly gains free will. To stay hidden, it reluctantly joins a new mission protecting scientists on a dangerous planet… even though it just wants to binge soap operas.

The new sci-fi action comedy series, based on the book series by Martha Wells, will debut on Apple TV+ on May 16. The first season contains 10 episodes. Check out the first photos from the show!

FYI: Alexander is wearing a custom Calvin Klein Collection black wool coat with an exaggerated double-breasted fit, white dress shirt, slim black trousers and wired sunglasses.