Paramount+ Renews HALO Ahead of Series Debut

The HALO TV series hasn’t yet premiered, but it’s already been renewed for a second season. Paramount+ announced on Tuesday that they have renewed the series, which is based on the iconic video game franchise, for a second season.

The announcement notes that David Weiner (The Killing, Brave New World) is joining the show as a showrunner and executive producer. The first season premieres on Paramount+ on March 24th.

“HALO is an expansive, world-building opportunity for Paramount+, and we’re thrilled to give fans a second season to look forward to before we launch the series next month,” said Tanya Giles, chief programming officer, Paramount+. “HALO will deliver a thrill-ride for fans of the game and non-gamers alike, as it ties together stunning visuals with a deeper look at the personal stories behind these iconic characters, all set within an epic battle for the future of humanity.”

“HALO takes us into a dazzling world that we believe will enthrall audiences as much with its electrifying visuals as its bold, character-driven storytelling,” said David Nevins, chief content officer of scripted originals, Paramount+, and chairman and chief executive officer, Showtime Networks Inc. “This second-season pickup reflects the confidence we have in the power of this epic series to attract and engage viewers. HALO has been a great collaboration with Amblin and 343 Industries, and we are all grateful for the opportunity to continue it.”

The series stars Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, Spartan-117, Natascha McElhone as Dr. Halsey, and Jen Taylor as Cortana alongside Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Natasha Culzac, Olive Gray, Yerin Ha, Bentley Kalu, Kate Kennedy, Charlie Murphy, and Danny Sapani. It is described as follows:

HALO will take place in the universe that first debuted in 2001 with the launch of Xbox’s first “Halo” game. Dramatizing an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, HALO the series will weave deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.