For the record: HBO was apparently supposed to do this a couple years ago [1].

I wonder how well the Foundation books will translate to the screen. Given the segmented format of the first three Foundation novels, it almost seems like a mockumentary-style exposition would be necessary (which could preserve things like the cool Encyclopedia Galactica quote epigraphs).

[1] http://www.player.one/foundation-tv-show-whatever-happened-h...