Halo (TV series)

Halo is an upcoming live-action science fiction television series based on the Halo franchise on Showtime. The series will focus on the 26th-century war between the United Nations Space Command and the alien Covenant.[1]

Halo
GenreScience fiction
Based onHalo series
Directed byOtto Bathurst
Country of originUnited States
Production
Executive producer(s)
Running time60 minutes
Release
Original networkShowtime
External links
Website

It is scheduled to premiere in 2021.

Premise

Halo is set to follow "an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant. Halo will weave deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future."[2]

Cast
See also: Characters of Halo

Main

Production

Development

On May 21, 2013, it was announced that Steven Spielberg was executive producing a television series adaptation of the Halo video game series with Xbox Entertainment Studios through his production company Amblin Television.[4] In 2014, the production moved to the cable network Showtime following Xbox Entertainment Studios' closure. It remained in development at the network for almost four years.[2]

On June 28, 2018, it was announced that Showtime had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series is set to be written and showrun by Kyle Killen who would executive produce alongside Rupert Wyatt, who would also direct multiple episodes. Production companies expected to be involved with the series include 343 Industries and Amblin Television.[2][5][6] On November 1, 2018, it was reported that the television series would feature the character of John-117 / Master Chief in a series regular role.[7] On December 3, 2018, it was announced that Wyatt was stepping down as a director and executive producer due to scheduling issues that arose out of production delays.[8]

In late February 2019, Otto Bathurst was brought in to replace Rupert Wyatt and the number of episodes was reduced to nine.[9] On March 18, 2019 it was announced that Showtime had added Steven Kane as co-showrunner, with Kyle Killen focusing on the project's stateside production and Kane concentrating on physical production in Budapest.[10]

In April 2019, Showtime unveiled the casting of several characters including Pablo Schreiber[11] as the Master Chief and Yerin Ha who will play a newly created role as Quan Ah a 16-year-old from the Outer Colonies.[12] Additional casting was announced in August, with Natascha McElhone cast in the dual role of Cortana and Catherine Halsey, and Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Bentley Kalu, Natasha Culzac and Kate Kennedy joining in supporting roles.[13]

For 2019, the series spent over $40 million on production costs according to Variety magazine.[14][15][16]

Filming

Principal photography began in October 2019.[17]

References
  1. "HALO (working title): Live-Action Series coming to SHOWTIME - Official Series Site | SHOWTIME". SHO.com. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  2. Petski, Denise (June 28, 2018). "'Halo' Live-Action Series Based On Xbox Video Game Franchise Set At Showtime". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  3. Halo (TV Series) - IMDb, retrieved 2020-05-05
  4. Team, The Deadline (May 21, 2013). "Next-Gen Xbox One Unveiled With Content Including Spielberg-Produced 'Halo' Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  5. Littleton, Cynthia (June 28, 2018). "Showtime Gives Series Order to 'Halo' Adaptation". Variety. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  6. Goldberg, Lesley (June 28, 2018). "'Halo' Live-Action TV Series a Go at Showtime With Kyle Killen". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  7. Shanley, Patrick (November 1, 2018). "Showtime's 'Halo' Series Will Feature Master Chief". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  8. Petski, Denise; Nellie, Andreeva (December 3, 2018). "Rupert Wyatt Exiting Showtime's 'Halo' As Director & EP". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  9. Baysinger, Tim (21 February 2019). "'Halo': Otto Bathurst Replaces Rupert Wyatt as Director, Showtime Cuts Episode Order". TheWrap. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  10. Goldberg, Lesley (18 March 2019). "Showtime's 'Halo' TV Series Adds Second Showrunner (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  11. Shanley, Patrick (17 April 2019). "Pablo Schreiber to Play Master Chief in Showtime's 'Halo' Live-Action Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  12. Groves, Don (17 April 2019). "Yerin Ha lands a breakthrough role in Spielberg-produced series". If Magazine. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  13. Petski, Denise (August 2, 2019). "'Halo': Natascha McElhone & Bokeem Woodbine Among Six Cast In Showtime Series Based On Xbox Franchise". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  14. Barraclough, Leo; Barraclough, Leo (2020-06-30). "Hungary Exempts U.S. Cast, Crew From European Union Ban (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  15. "Halo Show Spent Over $40 Million on Production in 2019". GAMING. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  16. https://gamerant.com/halo-tv-series-showtime-high-spending-budget/
  17. [https://collider.com/defending-jacob-pablo-schreiber-interview-halo-tv-show/ Pablo Schreiber on Working with Chris Evans in ‘Defending Jacob’, and Where ‘Halo’ Stands ]
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