Showtime Greenlights Live-Action ‘Halo’ TV Series | THR News

Showtime has announced a new Halo TV series based on the popular video game franchise. The series will consist of 10 episodes and is produced by Showtime, Microsoft, and Amblin Television. Kyle Killen will serve as executive producer, writer, and showrunner, while Rupert Wyatt will direct multiple episodes. The series is set to begin production in early 2019 and aims to captivate both fans of the game and new audiences with its thrilling and expansive storytelling. The Halo franchise has sold over 77 million copies worldwide, and the series will explore a 26th-century conflict between humanity and the alien Covenant. The show will compete with other major series like Amazon's Lord of the Rings and HBO's Game of Thrones.

Who is set to serve as the executive producer, writer, and showrunner for the Halo TV series?

• Steven Spielberg

• Kyle Killen

• David Nevins

• Rupert Wyatt

What is the expected impact of the Halo series on its audience according to Showtime?

• It will be a modest success.

• It will only appeal to video game fans.

• It will thoroughly reward audiences who have anticipated it.

• It will struggle to find a fan base.

How many copies has the Halo video game franchise sold worldwide?

• Over 50 million

• Over 77 million

• Over 100 million

• Over 25 million

What is the central conflict in the Halo TV series?

• A battle between two human factions

• A 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant

• A struggle for power within a futuristic city

• A war between robots and humans

Which other major TV series will Halo compete with in the genre space?

• The Mandalorian

• The Witcher

• Stranger Things

• Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones