The new series adaptation of the hit game “Halo” is already making waves over on Paramount+. The series has broken the record for the “most-watched” series premiere in the network’s history in its first 24 hours, stealing the title from “Yellowstone’s” incredible prequel series 1883 which debuted in December with over 4.9 million views, Deadline reports.
The series, which has already been renewed for a second season, is produced by 343 Industries and Amblin Television, and follows “an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant.” In the premiere, a group of rebels are attacked by aliens and the Spartans (nearly unkillable soldiers) come to the rescue, unfortunately, help comes a little too late for many. But for one teen, it’s just the beginning of her journey.
Pablo Schreiber (“American Gods”) stars as Master Chief. Jen Taylor is reprising her role in the video game series as Master Chief’s AI companion, Cortana. Danny Sapani (“Penny Dreadful”), Olive Gray (“Half Moon Investigations”), and Charlie Murphy (“Peaky Blinders”) also star. The cast also includes Natascha McElhone (“Californication”), Emmy nominee Bokeem Woodbine (“Fargo”), Shabana Azmi (Fire), Natasha Culzac (“The Witcher”), Bentley Kalu (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Kate Kennedy (“Catastrophe”) and Yerin Ha (Reef Break).
Otto Bathurst is directing the action-packed series, with Kyle Killen and Steven Kane serving as showrunners.
Tune in now to watch “Halo” on Paramount+.
