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Based on | Time Bandits by Terry Gilliam Michael Palin |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Original network | Apple TV+ |
Time Bandits is an upcoming fantasy adventure television series based on the 1981 film of the same name directed by Terry Gilliam.
The series is described as a comedic journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an eleven-year-old history nerd.[1]
In July 2018, Apple closed a deal to develop a television series version of the Terry Gilliam film, with Gilliam set to serve as executive producer.[2] Several months later in March, Taika Waititi joined the project, set to co-write and direct the pilot episode.[3] Waititi stated the series would be 10 episodes, and revealed to be a co-writer alongside Iain Morris and Jemaine Clement.[4] Lisa Kudrow was cast for the series.[1]
Production took place in New Zealand in late 2022 and early 2023.[5] The series was shot in Wellington,[6] appearing as New York set in the 1920s when shooting began in October.[7]