Are we currently living in the golden age of video game adaptations? If we take a look at The Last of Us and Fallout, this impression could at least arise for a short time. Because both series have very popular game templates very successfully implemented and convincingly expanded the respective franchises.
The Halo film adaptation from 2022 tells a different story. The bombastic sci-fi action blockbuster failed several times before it finally went into production. Now after only two seasons the end The streaming service Paramount+ is pulling the plug on the costly project, as the Hollywood Reporter reports.
Elaborate video game adaptation: Paramount+ cancels the sci-fi series Halo after only two seasons
This is a really tough loss considering how much time and energy went into creating the Halo series. Plans were first announced in 2013to adapt the popular video game series. For the time being, however, Halo went into development hell before the season order was made official in 2018.
You can watch the trailer for Halo here:
Halo – S01 Trailer (German) HD
Ten episodes were to be produced for the US broadcaster Showtime. First, director Rupert Wyatt (Planet of the Apes: Prevolution) was approached with the Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment produced project. Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders) later took over the direction of the series premiere.
Behind the scenes, Halo underwent its next change: The series moved from Showtime to the streaming service Paramount+, where it premiered in March 2022, four years after it was ordered. Between 90 and 200 million US dollars is said to have devoured the production (via Variety and The Guardian ).
As soon as the season 2 extension was mentioned, the original showrunners and series creators, Kyle Killen (Mind Games) and Steven Kane (The Closer), left their posts. David Wiener (Brave New World) was hired as their replacement. 17 episodes released (nine in season 1, eight in season 2).
Despite cancellation: Halo Season 3 is still possible, but there is currently no concrete rescue plan
The production of Halo was really spared nothing. Aside from the setbacks mentioned, the series also experienced the corona pandemic and the double strike in Hollywood last year. And now, after two seasons, it’s just over? Not so fast! There is still hope for season 3but there are no concrete plans yet.
Based on the Hollywood Reporter’s report, the production companies behind Halo definitely want to stick with the series. Amblin, Xbox and 343 Industries are now preparing a pitch for other broadcasters and streaming services that want to broadcast the series. take over in the future Paramount+ is expected to support this project.
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