Halo: The Television Series: Difference between revisions

==Plot==

The series was originally set to air 10 episodes,{{Ref/Reuse|2018PressRelease}} but this was later reduced to 9,{{Ref/Reuse|Otto}} and is set during the [[Human-Covenant War/Silver|Human-Covenant War]]. [[John-117/Silver|John-117]] will be one of the lead characters of the series.<ref>[https://tvline.com/2018/08/06/halo-tv-series-showtime-master-chief/ '''TVLine''' - ''Halo TV Series: Master Chief Will Be a Character, and More Things to Know'']</ref> Multiple planets will feature.

==Development==

Production was interrupted in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with work-form-home guidelines forcing progress to be slowed and shooting temporarily halted. By the year's end, some shooting had resumed with COVID protocols in place.{{Ref/Site|Id=HaloDays20|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/happy-halodays-2020|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Community Update - Happy HaloDays 2020|D=26|M=10|Y=2021}} Production resumed throughout [[2021 (real world)|2021]], with the series announced on February 24, 2021 for broadcaste and premiere on Paramount Plus (formerly CBS All Access) - marking another delay from the previous release prediction.{{Ref/Site|Id=Paramount|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/halo-tv-series-paramount-plus-showtime-1234914473/|Site=Variety|Page=‘Halo’ TV Series Jumps From Showtime to Paramount Plus}} This move was done due to the show not fitting Showtime's more drama-focused offerings, whereas Paramount+ felt it would fit better alongside their ''Star Trek'' shows. In return, Showtime received ''The Man Who Fell to Earth''.{{Ref/Reuse|VarietyDev}}

===Story and script===

===Filming===

Lockdown restrictions were lessened in Hungary for US productions in June 2020, allowing work on the show to begin again. Filming was done at Korda Studio, with an estimated $41.3 million spent on the Hungary shoot by mid-2020.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://variety.com/2020/artisans/global/hungary-dune-the-bankers-wife-1234694342/|Site=Variety|Page=Hungary Exempts U.S. Cast, Crew From European Union Ban (EXCLUSIVE)|D=20|M=03|Y=2022}} The renewed shoot was able to resume with COVID protocols in effect, with photos showcasing the cast and crew wearing masks on-set among other things.{{Ref/Reuse|HaloDays20}} In February 2021, a handful images from the shoot showcasing several [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] in costume and a practical [[M12B Warthog]] were leaked onto the Facebook Halo community, though the post was later removed.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.facebook.com/groups/36571243008/permalink/10160752646113009/|Site=Facebook|Page=Halo Community|NoArchive=yes|Detail=Defunct|D=01|M=03|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Twitter|Mikethehuman_|1365791816516325377|Mike|Live action Warthog and marines spotted in Hungry|D=21|M=03|Y=2022}}

A number of physical props were developed for the filming, with many of the weapons featured in the series manufactured based directly on the 3D models used in the original ''Halo'' games, including the [[MA5C assault rifle]] from ''[[Halo 3]]'', the [[M57 Pilum]] rocket launcher and [[BR55 battle rifle]] from ''Halo 5'' and a large number of weapons from ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' including the [[M392 DMR]] and [[M6G magnum]]. A chaingun based on the [[AIE-486H machine gun]] from ''Halo 3'' was produced based on an airsoft M134 minigun, with additional details included for lore fans such as [[Colonial Military Administration]] signage. The initial weapons developed were simple plastic molds, but as production ramped up more complex props were created with the ability to change magazines, charge the bolt and take them apart in their entirety. The MJOLNIR suits developed for the show are fully-practical, with designs based off the Master Chief's armour design in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.{{Ref/YouTube|F-j3ma0FiEE|IGN|Halo TV Series: Bringing Master Chief's Weapons to Life <nowiki>|</nowiki> IGN Premiere}} Despite this, a number of modern day real-world props were also used for background elements such as [[Wikipedia:Kalashnikov rifle|AK-derived]] weapons for [[Insurrectionist]]s and the usage of modern cars such as the Chevy Tahoe.

In November 2019, a number of casting choices were officially announced by Showtime. Natascha McElhone, Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Bentley Kalu, Natasha Kulzac and Kate Kennedy were announced to join the series as Catherine Halsey and Cortana, Soren-066, Margaret Parangosky, Vannak-134, Riz-028 and Kai-125, respectively. Yerin Ha was also cast as a new character, Kwan Ha.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://showtimenetworks.tumblr.com/post/186726789692/natascha-mcelhone-bokeem-woodbine-shabana-azmi|Site=Tumblr|Page=Natascha McElhone, Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Bentley Kalu, Natasha Culzac and Kate Kennedy join the cast of Halo!|D=20|M=03|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Twitter|HaloTheSeries|1192872157426180100|Halo on Paramount+|Quote=The cast is assembled. The table reads are complete. Production on the @Showtime Halo series is about to begin!|D=20|M=03|Y=2022}} However, in November 2020 McElhone had to step down from her role as Cortana due to scheduling issues, though still continued to play Halsey. As such, [[Jen Taylor]] - the voice actress for [[Cortana]] in the ''Halo'' games - was brought on to take on the role of Cortana in live action.{{Ref/Reuse|HaloDays20}}{{Ref/Site|Id=IGN|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-tv-series-recasts-cortana-with-original-voice-actor?fbclid=IwAR2-bE4QjGQdr-8KjSHyqLb1Fs5i2d0e9jvX_jLjbPJmp0K_YucwWolaytw|Site=IGN|Page=Halo TV Series Recasts Cortana With Original Voice Actress}}

*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1032567/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t1 Pablo Schreiber] as [[John-117/Silver|John-117]]

*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001523/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t2 Natascha McElhone] as [[Catherine Halsey/Silver|Catherine Halsey]]

*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3647676/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t12 Charlie Murphy] as [[Makee]]

==Gallery==

File:HaloTVNewLogo.jpg|The 2021 logo depicting the [[shield world]] of [[Requiem]].

File:HTV-PromotionalJohn.jpg|Promotional image of John-117.

File:HTV-poster.png|Poster of Season One.

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File:Culzactraining.PNG|Natasha Culzac training for the role of [[Riz-028]].

File:HTV-Action.jpg|An action figure of John-117 on set.

File:HTV_BattleRifles.jpg|A number of battle rifle props.{{Ref/Reuse|HaloDays20}}

File:HTV_Crates.jpg|A UNSC munitions crate prop, dated [[2549]].