Premiering 9th February 2024
Exclusively on OSN+
Q: What’s the show about
HALO is a TV series created by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane for Paramount+, inspired by the popular video game franchise. Set in the 26th century, it depicts a massive interplanetary conflict between Earth’s United Nations Space Command and the Covenant, an alliance of advanced alien species bent on humanity’s destruction. Produced by Showtime Networks, 343 Industries, Amblin Television, One Big Picture, and Chapter Eleven, the show explores the epic struggle across multiple planetary systems.
Q: What central themes does the show address
In the second season, Master Chief John-117 (played by Pablo Schreiber) leads a group of elite Spartans in confronting the Covenant alien threat. Following a significant event in a barren world, John senses a looming shift in the war and takes daring actions to reveal a truth that others refuse to acknowledge: the Covenant is gearing up to strike humanity’s most vital stronghold. As the galaxy balances on the edge of chaos, John sets out on a quest to uncover the pivotal element for humanity’s survival or demise: the Halo.
Q: Who are the main actors and what should we know about them
- Pablo Schreiber (American Gods fame) as Master Chief, Spartan-117
- Natascha McElhone (CALIFORNICATION fame) as Dr. Halsey
- Taylor (HALO game series, RWBY)
- Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo)
- Shabana Azmi (Fire)
- Natasha Culzac (The Witcher)
- Olive Gray (Half Moon Investigations)
- Yerin Ha (Reef Break)
- Bentley Kalu (Avengers: Age of Ultron)
- Kate Kennedy (Catastrophe)
- Charlie Murphy (Peaky Blinders)
- Danny Sapani (PENNY DREADFUL)
New additions to the cast this season include:
- Joseph Morgan (Vampire Diaries, The Originals)
- Cristina Rodlo (No One Gets Out of Here Alive, The Homeless World Cup)
- Christina Bennington (Midsomer Murders)
- Fiona O’Shaughnessy (The Forgiven)
- Tylan Bailey
Q: Who’s the visionary behind the show (Director/Producer)
- HALO is produced by SHOWTIME® in association with 343 Industries and Amblin Television.
- The second season of HALO is executive produced by David Wiener alongside Steven Spielberg, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey for Amblin Television.
- Kiki Wolfkill serves as executive producer for Xbox/343 Industries with Otto Bathurst
- Toby Leslie for One Big Picture and Gian Paolo Varani
- The series is distributed internationally by Paramount Global Content Distribution
Q: Why is this show relevant to the MENA region?
The gaming industry is experiencing significant growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, driven largely by its youthful demographic. The burgeoning market in this region is fueled by the enthusiasm and engagement of its young population directly influencing the appetite for gaming show adaptions.
Q: How does this show hold global appeal?
Season 1 of the HALO TV show was a hit on Paramount+, becoming the streamer’s second-most-watched original series in 2022 behind the Yellowstone prequel series 1883, leading to an uptick in new subscriptions.
Q: What sets this show apart from others?
As opposed to other game show adaptations, the HALO series’ story is not identical to the story established in its seven core games. Instead, it exists in an alternate universe, in a story referred to by 343 Industries as the “Silver timeline.”
Q: When is the show releasing and where can it be watched?
The new season will premiere exclusively on OSN+ in MENA on 9th February. The first season of the series is currently available to stream on OSN+.
