TheHalominiseries may finally start filming this fall, if a new report is to be believed. The Steven Spielberg-produced TV series is easily one of the biggest video game adaptations in the works right now, and it may finally be coming together.
Alongside Spielberg, theHalominiseriesis produced by Darryl Frank, who is the co-president of Amblin Television. Amblin hopes to make the series live action, which will give it
Steven Spielberg is currently working on the film adaption of Ernest Cline’sReady Player One.This may be why fans have been unable to get any sneak peeks of theHalominiseries' production. Nevertheless, according to Spielberg, onceReady Player Onerelease this month the newHaloseries will become his main focus. Since the movie’s release date is the March 29th, it’s likely new info about the show may start to release in the summer.
Last monthShowtimepresident of programming Gary Levine indicated that the series would be reaching the fans soon enough. Furthermore, Levine implied that the miniseries would greatly interest die-hardHalofans and casual viewers alike. Levine describes the show as appealing to multiple audiences including the drama audiences ofShowtime. Although these are currently only rumors, it is also believed that the release of this miniseries may coincide with the teaser announcement forHalo 6in 2019.
Many details about the miniseries remain unknown including any form of casting, which may concern fans given how long the project has been in the works. Even so, it’s safe to assume Spielberg and Microsoft will want to give the show a proper reveal when the time is right, perhaps as early as Microsoft E3 press conference.
Due to the long history and popularity of theHalofranchise, the expectations for this miniseries will remain exceptionally high. If the miniseries sticks close to its original source thenHalofans will have a lot to look forward to.
