The Halo TV series may have spent quite some time in development over the years, but Paramount+ has wasted no time in bringing the series back. The studio announced today that Halo has been renewed for season 2 which means that we’ve got more Master Chief in our future.
“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.” Paramount+ also confirmed that David Wiener will serve as showrunner and executive producer for season 2 of Halo. Wiener is the third showrunner to helm the Halo series, with both Steve Kane and Kyle Kinnen departing the series during the first season. In a further statement, Paramount+ chief content officer of scripted originals David Nevins said:
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. 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 official synopsis for the Halo TV series reads: “Earth’s most advanced warrior in the 26th century and the only hope of salvation for a civilization pushed to the brink of destruction by the Covenant, an unstoppable alliance of alien worlds committed to the destruction of humanity.“ The series stars Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, with Natasha McElhone as Dr. Halsey, “the brilliant, conflicted and inscrutable creator of the Spartan super soldiers”; Jen Taylor as Cortana, “the most advanced AI in human history, and potentially the key to the survival of the human race”; and newcomer Yerin Ha as a new character named Quan Ah, “a shrewd, audacious 16-year-old from the Outer Colonies who meets Master Chief at a fateful time for them both.” Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Natasha Culzac, Olive Gray, Bentley Kalu, Kate Kennedy, Charlie Murphy, and Danny Sapani will also be appearing on the show. The Halo series will debut on Paramount+ on March 24, 2022.