Halo fans have been incredibly patient in the wait for a live-action adaptation of the beloved video game franchise, and now it’s looking like that patience has finally payed off. According to Variety, Xbox Entertainment Studios is teaming up with Showtime to develop a live-action series based on the hugely popular Fps, which is a high-priority over at Microsoft.
Now, this is not to be confused with the recently-announced Ridley Scott Halo digital feature. This is a separate project, being spearheaded by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment. Variety’s report states that Microsoft is close to a deal with a pair of showrunners, who will “steer the series adaptation of the expansive bible developed by screenwriter Stuart Beattie,” though at this point in time, it’s not being envisioned as a straight-to-series pickup.
The Halo series is part of Microsoft’s plan to deliver high-quality entertainment directly to the Xbox One,...
Now, this is not to be confused with the recently-announced Ridley Scott Halo digital feature. This is a separate project, being spearheaded by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment. Variety’s report states that Microsoft is close to a deal with a pair of showrunners, who will “steer the series adaptation of the expansive bible developed by screenwriter Stuart Beattie,” though at this point in time, it’s not being envisioned as a straight-to-series pickup.
The Halo series is part of Microsoft’s plan to deliver high-quality entertainment directly to the Xbox One,...
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