Halo: The Television Series
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Halo: The Television Series is an upcoming live-action television series for Showtime,[1] originally set to air in 2015, then 2019, it is currently set to air in 2021.[2] When first announced in 2013, the series was stated to be available to users with the Halo Channel application for Xbox One and Windows 8.1.[3] It will be distributed globally by CBS Studios International. Other streaming services that will air the show include Stan.[1]
Plot
The series was originally set to air 10 episodes[4], but this was later reduced to 9,[5] and is set during the Human-Covenant War.[1] John-117 will be one of the lead characters of the series.[6] Multiple planets will feature.[2]
Development
Announced in 2013, the show has been in development hell for seven years.[7] By April of 2014, it was reported as "still in the deal-making phase as the service has been going through the growing pains of establishing a business template for original content."[8] The series was stated to have connections with Halo 5: Guardians[9] and Ridley Scott's Halo: Nightfall during this time.[10]
Originally set for release in Fall 2015,[11] at roughly the same time as Halo 5: Guardians,[9] the show was delayed.[12] At this time the developers claimed it would start filming in Fall 2018.[13] Filming is primarily being carried out in Budapest, Hungary.[14]
Originally, acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg had been confirmed as the show's executive producer.[15][16][17] Microsoft's president of entertainment and digital media, Nancy Tellem, said they will take the time necessary to produce the shows and Microsoft Studios corporate vice president Phil Spencer said the show will not be 'filler'.[18] According to Latino Review, Neill Blomkamp, originally slated to direct the Halo film, was apparently set to direct the series. Latino Review reports that it heard the news from "trusted sources".[19]
As of December 2020, the show has two showrunners— Steven Kane is the showrunner in charge of the writing team, while Kyle Killen is the on-set showrunner.[14]
The series was initially pushed back to air in 2019 from its original 2015 date,[1] but has been pushed back even further to 2021.[2] Kyle Killen is the executive producer, showrunner, and writer of the series. Rupert Wyatt was announced direct multiple episodes and also serve as executive producer. During this time the writers worked with the 343 story team as to keep the show within the Halo canon.
In December 2018, Wyatt left the project[20] due to scheduling issues.[14] In February 2019, it was announced that Otto Bathurst had been chosen as the series's director and executive producer.[21] Following this announcement, the episode count was dropped from 10 to 9.[5] Bathurst will direct every episode of the first season.[14]
On April 17 2019, Pablo Schreiber was unveiled to be the actor playing John-117. Yerin Ha, was cast as Quan Ah, a new character.[22]
On November 11, 2020, it was announced that, due to scheduling difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, McElhone would no longer complete her work as Cortana, but will continue in her role of Halsey, and Jen Taylor, Cortana's voice actress in Halo games, will take her place.[23]
Cast
- Pablo Schreiber as John-117
- Natascha McElhone as Catherine Halsey
- Jen Taylor as Cortana
- Shabana Azmi as Margaret Parangosky
- Bokeem Woodbine as Soren-066
- Bentley Kalu as Vannak-134
- Yerin Ha as Quan Ah
- Natasha Culzac as Riz-028
- Kate Kennedy as Kai-125
- Francisco Labbe as David Agnoli
- Danny Sapani as Jacob Keyes
- Olive Gray as Miranda Keyes
- Charlie Murphy as Makee
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Sources
- ^ a b c d Showtime - HALO (WORKING TITLE)
- ^ a b c IGN - SHOWTIME'S HALO TV SERIES WILL HAVE MASTER CHIEF AS LEAD CHARACTER, TELL A 'NEW STORY'
- ^ Gamespot: Halo Channel and Halo 5 Beta Dates Revealed at Gamescom
- ^ Twitter - SHO_PR
- ^ a b The Hollywood Reporter: 'Halo' TV Series Finds New Director
- ^ TVLine - Halo TV Series: Master Chief Will Be a Character, and More Things to Know
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Showtime Announces New Halo TV Series Details
- ^ Deadline: Xbox Entertainment Studios Partners With Channel 4 For Drama Series ‘Humans’
- ^ a b Eurogamer - 343's master plan for Halo 5: Guardians
- ^ Gigaom - Bonnaroo, Halo and soccer: Microsoft aims high with Xbox Originals
- ^ Xbox Wire: The Halo Journey
- ^ Eurogamer: Spielberg's Halo TV show "still in very active development", network claims
- ^ Screenrant: Steven Spielberg’s Halo TV Series Starts Filming This Fall
- ^ a b c d GameSpot - Halo TV Show: Everything We Know About Showtime's Video Game Adaptation
- ^ Joystiq: Microsoft, Steven Spielberg Working on Halo: The Television Series
- ^ The Verge: Microsoft announces live action 'Halo' TV series with Steven Spielberg as executive producer
- ^ OXM: Halo is our 'most important IP', says Microsoft - TV show won't be "filler"
- ^ Gamespot: Neill Blomkamp rumored to direct Halo TV series pilot
- ^ Variety: 'Halo' Series at Showtime Loses Director Rupert Wyatt
- ^ IGN - SHOWTIME'S HALO TV SERIES FINDS ITS NEW DIRECTOR
- ^ Hollywoodreporter, Pablo Schreiber to Play Master Chief in Showtime's 'Halo' Live-Action Series
- ^ IGN, Halo TV Series Recasts Cortana With Original Voice Actress
