Fresh Preview of Time Bandits Announces a Time-Warping Journey of Epic Proportions
New Take on Timeless Adventure: Apple TV+'s Prime Time for Time Bandits!
Steer clear of mundane routine, folks! Apple TV+ has unleashed a thrilling trailer for its fresh adaptation of the iconic Time Bandits series, a ten-episode escapade from visionaries Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. Reminiscent of the unforgettable 1981 film by Terry Gilliam, the narrative follows a remarkable British kid named Kevin (not Nicolas Cage's boy, Kal-El Coppola Cage, but a different Kal-El - Kal-El Tuck). Kevin embarks on an extraordinary journey alongside a band of unorthodox rogueish travelers as they navigate perilous adventures and ward off dark forces that threaten their grand ventures and existence, all as life as they know it hangs in the balance. Check out the tantalizing trailer:
This time around, the titular bandits feature a stellar ensemble, including Lisa Kudrow, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune Temte, Charlyne Yi, and several other talented players. Notably, co-showrunner Jemaine Clement has seized the role formerly played by the late, great David Warner as the sinister "Evil." In a dynamic twist, Taika Waititi will portray the supreme deity, a role once inhabited by the stage extraordinaire Ralph Richardson.
The press release reveals that Time Bandits: The Series will transport our heroes through the cosmos, where they'll stumble into wondrous realms of long-lost history while on a quest for precious treasures. Kevin plays a pivotal role in shedding light on each predicament. Throughout their escapades, our adventurers bear witness to the creation of Stonehenge, the Trojan War unfold, dodge dinosaurs amidst prehistoric times, create havoc during medieval times, traverse the Ice Age, ancient civilizations, and the Harlem Renaissance — just to name a few... departing notably from the original storyline.
So, what's your take on the trailer? Is the new cast a refreshing revamp or a misstep? Does the catchy tune "Roam" by The B-52's outshine its use in that cheesy movie Treasure Buddies? More crucially, is it still plausible that Kevin's parents will have that vivid, explosive demise upon contact with pure evil harnessed at the end?
Mark your calendars, Time Bandits lovers! Apple TV+'s Time Bandits airs Wednesday, July 24, with two inaugural episodes. Following this premiere, the series will release two new episodes every week.
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- Io9 readers, prepare for a futuristic twist on a classic adventure with Apple TV+'s upcoming series, Time Bandits, based on the iconic 1981 film.
- In this new take, the title characters include a diverse ensemble, such as Lisa Kudrow, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune Temte, Charlyne Yi, and more, with Jemaine Clement taking on the role previously played by David Warner as the sinister "Evil."
- Time Bandits: The Series follows a British kid named Kevin, not the Nicolas Cage character, as he journeys through different historical timelines with a band of cast members, including Taika Waititi, who portrays the supreme deity, a role originally played by Ralph Richardson.
- The premise of the series sees our heroes navigating their way through various epochs, encountering events like the creation of Stonehenge and the Trojan War, and the Ice Age, with scenarios differing notably from the original storyline.