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Announced in 2013, the show has been in [[Wikipedia:Development hell|development hell]] for seven years.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/showtime-announces-new-halo-tv-series-details Halo Waypoint: Showtime Announces New Halo TV Series Details]</ref> 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."<ref>[http://www.deadline.com/2014/04/xbox-entertainment-studios-partners-with-channel-4-for-drama-series-humans/ '''Deadline''': ''Xbox Entertainment Studios Partners With Channel 4 For Drama Series ‘Humans’'']</ref> The series was stated to have connections with ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''<ref name = "MasterPlan"/> and [[Wikipedia:Ridley Scott|Ridley Scott]]'s ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' during this time.<ref name="gigaom">[http://gigaom.com/2014/04/28/bonnaroo-halo-and-soccer-microsoft-aims-high-with-xbox-originals/ '''Gigaom''' - ''Bonnaroo, Halo and soccer: Microsoft aims high with Xbox Originals'']</ref> | Announced in 2013, the show has been in [[Wikipedia:Development hell|development hell]] for seven years.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/showtime-announces-new-halo-tv-series-details Halo Waypoint: Showtime Announces New Halo TV Series Details]</ref> 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."<ref>[http://www.deadline.com/2014/04/xbox-entertainment-studios-partners-with-channel-4-for-drama-series-humans/ '''Deadline''': ''Xbox Entertainment Studios Partners With Channel 4 For Drama Series ‘Humans’'']</ref> The series was stated to have connections with ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''<ref name = "MasterPlan"/> and [[Wikipedia:Ridley Scott|Ridley Scott]]'s ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' during this time.<ref name="gigaom">[http://gigaom.com/2014/04/28/bonnaroo-halo-and-soccer-microsoft-aims-high-with-xbox-originals/ '''Gigaom''' - ''Bonnaroo, Halo and soccer: Microsoft aims high with Xbox Originals'']</ref> | ||
Originally set for release in Fall [[2015]],<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2014/05/games-halo-journey-announcement '''Xbox Wire''': ''The Halo Journey'']</ref> at roughly the same time as ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'',<ref name = "MasterPlan">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-06-16-343s-master-plan-for-halo-5-guardians '''Eurogamer''' - ''343's master plan for Halo 5: Guardians'']</ref> the show was delayed.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-01-08-spielbergs-halo-tv-show-still-in-very-active-development-network-claims '''Eurogamer''': ''Spielberg's Halo TV show "still in very active development", network claims'']</ref> At this time the developers claimed it would start filming in Fall 2018.<ref>[https://screenrant.com/showtime-halo-tv-series-2018-filming-start/ '''Screenrant''': ''Steven Spielberg’s Halo TV Series Starts Filming This Fall'']</ref> Filming is primarily being carried out in Budapest, Hungary.<ref name = "WhatKnow">[https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/halo-tv-show-everything-we-know-about-showtimes-video-game-adaptation/2900-3662/?ftag=NLS-04-10aaa1d#4 '''GameSpot''' - ''Halo TV Show: Everything We Know About Showtime's Video Game Adaptation'']</ref> | Originally set for release in Fall [[2015]],<ref name="developmenthell1">[http://news.xbox.com/2014/05/games-halo-journey-announcement '''Xbox Wire''': ''The Halo Journey'']</ref> at roughly the same time as ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'',<ref name = "MasterPlan">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-06-16-343s-master-plan-for-halo-5-guardians '''Eurogamer''' - ''343's master plan for Halo 5: Guardians'']</ref> the show was delayed.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-01-08-spielbergs-halo-tv-show-still-in-very-active-development-network-claims '''Eurogamer''': ''Spielberg's Halo TV show "still in very active development", network claims'']</ref> At this time the developers claimed it would start filming in Fall 2018.<ref>[https://screenrant.com/showtime-halo-tv-series-2018-filming-start/ '''Screenrant''': ''Steven Spielberg’s Halo TV Series Starts Filming This Fall'']</ref> Filming is primarily being carried out in Budapest, Hungary.<ref name = "WhatKnow">[https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/halo-tv-show-everything-we-know-about-showtimes-video-game-adaptation/2900-3662/?ftag=NLS-04-10aaa1d#4 '''GameSpot''' - ''Halo TV Show: Everything We Know About Showtime's Video Game Adaptation'']</ref> | ||
Originally, acclaimed filmmaker [[Steven Spielberg]] had been confirmed as the show's executive producer.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/336926709578346496 '''Twitter''']</ref><ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/microsoft-steven-spielberg-working-on-halo-the-television-seri/ '''Joystiq:''' ''Microsoft, Steven Spielberg Working on Halo: The Television Series'']</ref><ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352280/microsoft-announces-live-action-halo-tv-series-with-steven-spielberg '''The Verge:''' ''Microsoft announces live action 'Halo' TV series with Steven Spielberg as executive producer'']</ref> [[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'.<ref>[http://www.oxm.co.uk/68935/halo-is-our-most-important-ip-says-microsoft-tv-show-wont-be-filler/ '''OXM:''' ''Halo is our 'most important IP', says Microsoft - TV show won't be "filler"]</ref> According to Latino Review, [[Neill Blomkamp]], originally slated to direct the [[Halo film|''Halo'' film]], was apparently set to direct the series. Latino Review reports that it heard the news from "''trusted sources''".<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/neill-blomkamp-rumored-to-direct-halo-tv-series-pilot/1100-6417344/ '''Gamespot:''' ''Neill Blomkamp rumored to direct Halo TV series pilot'']</ref> | Originally, acclaimed filmmaker [[Steven Spielberg]] had been confirmed as the show's executive producer.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/336926709578346496 '''Twitter''']</ref><ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/microsoft-steven-spielberg-working-on-halo-the-television-seri/ '''Joystiq:''' ''Microsoft, Steven Spielberg Working on Halo: The Television Series'']</ref><ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352280/microsoft-announces-live-action-halo-tv-series-with-steven-spielberg '''The Verge:''' ''Microsoft announces live action 'Halo' TV series with Steven Spielberg as executive producer'']</ref> [[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'.<ref>[http://www.oxm.co.uk/68935/halo-is-our-most-important-ip-says-microsoft-tv-show-wont-be-filler/ '''OXM:''' ''Halo is our 'most important IP', says Microsoft - TV show won't be "filler"]</ref> According to Latino Review, [[Neill Blomkamp]], originally slated to direct the [[Halo film|''Halo'' film]], was apparently set to direct the series. Latino Review reports that it heard the news from "''trusted sources''".<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/neill-blomkamp-rumored-to-direct-halo-tv-series-pilot/1100-6417344/ '''Gamespot:''' ''Neill Blomkamp rumored to direct Halo TV series pilot'']</ref> | ||
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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.<ref name = "WhatKnow"/> | 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.<ref name = "WhatKnow"/> | ||
The series was initially pushed back to air in [[2019]] from its original 2015 date,<ref name = " | The series was initially pushed back to air in [[2019]] from its original 2015 date,<ref name = "developmenthell2"/> but has been pushed back even further to 2021.<ref name = "developmenthell3">[http://au.ign.com/articles/2018/08/06/showtime-halo-tv-series-master-chief-lead-character '''IGN''' - ''SHOWTIME'S HALO TV SERIES WILL HAVE MASTER CHIEF AS LEAD CHARACTER, TELL A 'NEW STORY']</ref> 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'' [[Halopedia:Canon Policy|canon]]. | ||
In December 2018, Wyatt left the project<ref>[https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/halo-series-showtime-rupert-wyatt-1203078807/ '''Variety:''' 'Halo' Series at Showtime Loses Director Rupert Wyatt]</ref> due to scheduling issues.<ref name = "WhatKnow"/> In February 2019, it was announced that Otto Bathurst had been chosen as the series's director and executive producer.<ref>[https://au.ign.com/articles/2019/02/21/showtimes-halo-tv-series-finds-its-new-director '''IGN''' - ''SHOWTIME'S HALO TV SERIES FINDS ITS NEW DIRECTOR'']</ref> Following this announcement, the episode count was dropped from 10 to 9.<ref name="hollywood">[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/halo-tv-series-finds-new-director-1188628 '''The Hollywood Reporter''': 'Halo' TV Series Finds New Director]</ref> Bathurst will direct every episode of the first season.<ref name = "WhatKnow"/> | In December 2018, Wyatt left the project<ref>[https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/halo-series-showtime-rupert-wyatt-1203078807/ '''Variety:''' 'Halo' Series at Showtime Loses Director Rupert Wyatt]</ref> due to scheduling issues.<ref name = "WhatKnow"/> In February 2019, it was announced that Otto Bathurst had been chosen as the series's director and executive producer.<ref>[https://au.ign.com/articles/2019/02/21/showtimes-halo-tv-series-finds-its-new-director '''IGN''' - ''SHOWTIME'S HALO TV SERIES FINDS ITS NEW DIRECTOR'']</ref> Following this announcement, the episode count was dropped from 10 to 9.<ref name="hollywood">[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/halo-tv-series-finds-new-director-1188628 '''The Hollywood Reporter''': 'Halo' TV Series Finds New Director]</ref> Bathurst will direct every episode of the first season.<ref name = "WhatKnow"/> | ||
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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.{{Ref/Site|Id=IGN|URL=https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-tv-series-recasts-cortana-with-original-voice-actor?fbclid=IwAR2-bE4QjGQdr-8KjSHyqLb1Fs5i2d0e9jvX_jLjbPJmp0K_YucwWolaytw|SiteName=IGN|PageName=Halo TV Series Recasts Cortana With Original Voice Actress}} | 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.{{Ref/Site|Id=IGN|URL=https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-tv-series-recasts-cortana-with-original-voice-actor?fbclid=IwAR2-bE4QjGQdr-8KjSHyqLb1Fs5i2d0e9jvX_jLjbPJmp0K_YucwWolaytw|SiteName=IGN|PageName=Halo TV Series Recasts Cortana With Original Voice Actress}} | ||
On February 24, 2021, it was announced that the series will be broadcasted and premiere in Paramount Plus (formerly CBS All Access), also announcing that the series's release will be in the first quarter of 2022 having been delayed for the fourth time.{{Ref/Site|Id= | On February 24, 2021, it was announced that the series will be broadcasted and premiere in Paramount Plus (formerly CBS All Access), also announcing that the series's release will be in the first quarter of 2022 having been delayed for the fourth time.{{Ref/Site|Id=developmenthell4|URL=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/halo-tv-series-paramount-plus-showtime-1234914473/|SiteName=Variety|PageName=‘Halo’ TV Series Jumps From Showtime to Paramount Plus}} | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||