Liam Cunningham's "3 Body Problem" renewed by Netflix

Sci-fi epic "3 Body Problem", starring Irish actor Liam Cunningham, has been renewed for a second season on Netflix. Cunningham, a native of Dublin, plays Thomas Wade, the leader of the world’s most elite intelligence operation and the strategist behind planetary defense in the sci-fi series. The Irish actor has described his character as "a shadowy figure who’s not very enigmatic; Wade’s position is enigmatic, but he's very direct."

A synopsis for the Netflix series that's based on author Liu Cixin's series "The Three-Body Problem" says: "A young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day.

"When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unorthodox detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history."

The renewal of "3 Body Problem" was announced by Netflix's chief content off icer Bela Bajaria during the Netflix Upfront presentation in New York City.

Further details about the renewal - including the number of seasons and episodes - will be revealed at a later date.

3 Body Problem has been renewed!

“We’re thrilled that we get to tell this story through to its epic conclusion. Ever since we read the last page of Cixin Liu’s magnificent trilogy, we hoped we’d be able to bring the audience to the end of the universe with us. Here we go!” -… pic.twitter. com/8pSLJF1gru - Netflix (@netflix) May 15, 2024 "3 Body Problem" is created, written, and executive-produced by Alexander Woo and "Game of Thrones" showrunners DB Weiss and David Benioff .

“We’re thrilled that we get to tell this story through to its epic conclusion,” said Benioff , Weiss, and Woo. “Ever since we read the last page of Cixin Liu’s magnificent trilogy, we hoped we’d be able to bring the audience to the end of the universe with us. Here we go!” Peter Friedlander, Vice President, Scripted Series (US & Canada), Netflix, said: “The extraordinary '3 Body Problem,' brought to life with the deft hands of Benioff , Weiss, and Woo will soar to never-before-seen heights as they tackle the rest of the mind- blowing journey through Death’s End.

“Their brilliant vision as storytellers is matched by their amazing partnership - and, just like the fans, we can't wait to see what they have in store.”