TV SERIES · 2023–present · USA
Silo
- Created by
- Graham Yost
- Network
- Apple TV
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 31
- Studio
- AMC Studios, Nemofilms, Mimir Films
36 archived facts 5 topics 4 sources Last reviewed Sep 2026
In a ruined and toxic future, thousands live in a giant silo deep underground. After its sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and residents die mysteriously, engineer Juliette starts to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo.
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All facts (36)
- #001
The project that became Silo was first announced as a feature film at 20th Century Fox, which began negotiations to acquire Hugh Howey's self-published e-book Wool on May 11, 2012.
- #002
Silo is based on Hugh Howey's trilogy of the novels Wool, Shift and Dust; development of a series adaptation first began in 2012 as a film project. After the project was shelved in the early 2020s, it was brought to life as a series by Apple TV+ in May 2021.
- #003
Principal photography on the series began in August 2021, and its ten-episode first season was released on 5 May 2023. The second season arrived on 15 November 2024, and the third season on 3 July 2026.
- #004
Rebecca Ferguson stars as Juliette Nichols, an engineer who works on the generators in the silo's lowest levels. Juliette's younger years are played by Amelie Child-Villiers.
- #005
Nicole Perlman was announced on June 5, 2015, to rewrite the screenplay, with Blakeson no longer involved, and the film was ultimately shelved after Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox.
- #006
In Silo's 144-level underground structure, 10,000 people live in a society bound by rules they believe protect them. The series stands out for its story set in this dystopian future.
- #007
By July 30, 2018, a new television iteration of Silo was in development at AMC, with LaToya Morgan attached to write under her overall deal at AMC Studios.
- #008
Harriet Walter plays Martha Walker, an electrical engineer with severe agoraphobia who runs a workshop on the silo's lower levels and serves as a parental figure for Juliette. Tim Robbins plays Bernard Holland, the head of the silo's strictly disciplined IT department.
- #009
Silo moved to Apple TV+ on May 20, 2021, where it received an order for ten episodes.
- #010
Steve Zahn played Jimmy Conroy (Solo), the sole survivor of the rebellion in Silo 17, in the second season; in the third season he appeared as a guest actor.
- #011
Graham Yost took over from LaToya Morgan as creator and writer of Silo, serving as showrunner and marking his third series at Apple TV+ under his overall deal with the network.
- #012
The series' production companies include AMC Studios, Nemofilms, Mimir Films and Apple Studios. The producers also include Jeffery Wang and Daniel Rauchwerger.
- #013
Silo's special screening took place at Canneseries 2023. The first two episodes were released immediately on 5 May 2023, while the remaining episodes aired weekly through June.
- #014
Silo was renewed for a second season in June 2023.
- #015
The series received positive reviews from critics, particularly for its world-building, production design and Rebecca Ferguson's performance. In December 2024 the series was renewed for a fourth and final season, which is planned to begin on 9 July 2027.
- #016
In an April 2024 interview, Rebecca Ferguson said the team was looking to shoot seasons 3 and 4 back-to-back, which would end the series.
- #017
In the third season, Ashley Zukerman plays Daniel Keene, a US congressman from the period before the silos were built. Jessica Henwick plays Helen Drew, an inquisitive journalist working in Washington, D.C.
- #018
Sal Calleros, Jenny DeArmitt-Stran and Katherine DiSavino were added to the writing team for Silo's second season.
- #019
Shelley Birse joined the writers of Silo for the show's third season.
- #020
According to Graham Yost, the first and second seasons of Silo adapt the first book in the trilogy, Wool.
- #021
Graham Yost stated that the third season of Silo adapts the second book, Shift.
- #022
According to Graham Yost, the fourth season of Silo adapts Dust, the third book in the trilogy.
- #023
Rebecca Ferguson was cast in a lead role when the series order for Silo was announced.
- #024
Tim Robbins joined the cast of Silo in August 2021.
- #025
Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo, Common, Harriet Walter, Avi Nash and Chinaza Uche joined the Silo cast in the months after Tim Robbins.
- #026
Steve Zahn was announced as a cast addition for the second season of Silo at San Diego Comic-Con on July 27, 2024.
- #027
Principal photography on Silo started in late August 2021 in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, and was planned to run until the second quarter of 2022.
- #028
Mark Patten, David Luther and Laurie Rose served as cinematographers on Silo.
- #029
Gavin Bocquet was the production designer on Silo and is credited with the design of the silo.
- #030
The main set for Silo is made up of three levels of stairs, decorated to stand in for particular locations.
- #031
Silo's second season started filming in late June 2023 at Hoddesdon Studios, reusing the set built for the first season.
- #032
Filming on Silo's second season was halted in July 2023 because of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, resumed in early December 2023 and wrapped on March 8, 2024.
- #033
Silo's third season shot from October 2024 to May 2025 at Hoddesdon Studios and at OMA One and OMA X Film Studios in Enfield, London.
- #034
Silo's fourth and final season was filmed between August 2025 and March 2026.
- #035
Atli Örvarsson was announced as the composer of Silo in March 2023.
- #036
Atli Örvarsson had previously worked with Silo director Tyldum on the Apple TV+ series Defending Jacob.
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