The highly anticipated television adaptation of Terry Gilliam's 1981 cult classic film "Time Bandits" is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on July 24, 2024, with the first two episodes debuting on that date.
The 10-episode series, created by Taika Waititi, Jermaine Clement, and Iain Morris, follows an 11-year-old British history buff named Kevin who joins eccentric time-traveling thieves, led by Lisa Kudrow's Penelope, on whimsical adventures through historical events.
Charlyne Yi alleged mistreatment on the set of "Time Bandits," claiming physical assault and being coerced to quit the project, leading to an investigation by Paramount TV Studios, which produced the series along with Anonymous Content's AC Studios and MRC.
The original 1981 Terry Gilliam film was a box-office success and considered a great children's fantasy film, featuring stars like John Cleese and Sean Connery. Financing was challenging as Gilliam was not seen as a bankable director.
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