Time Bandits (TV series)
Time Bandits is an upcoming American fantasy adventure television series created by Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi, based on the 1981 film of the same name directed by Terry Gilliam. Premise
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. Cast
 Lisa Kudrow as Penelope
 Kal-El Tuck as Kevin
 Charlyne Yi as Judy
 Tadhg Murphy as Alto
 Roger Jean Nsengiyumva as Widgit
 Rune Temte as Bittelig
 Kiera Thompson as Saffron
 Rachel House as Fianna

Episodes

The third through tenth episodes of the series are written by Jemaine Clement & Iain Morris, Akilah Green, Melanie Bracewell, Tyrell Williams, Jemaine Clement, Jemaine Clement, Sam Bain, and Iain Morris, respectively. Production
In July 2018, it was announced that Apple Inc. had closed a deal to develop a television series version of the Terry Gilliam film, with Gilliam set to serve as executive producer. In March 2019, Taika Waititi joined the project, set to co-write and direct the pilot episode. Waititi stated the series would be 10 episodes, and revealed to be a co-writer alongside Iain Morris and Jemaine Clement. In September 2022, Lisa Kudrow was cast. Production took place in New Zealand in late 2022 and early 2023. The series was shot in Wellington, appearing as New York set in the 1920s when shooting began in October 2022. References

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Upcoming television series
Apple TV+ original programming
American adventure television series
American fantasy drama television series
American time travel television series
English-language television shows
Live action television shows based on films
Television series by Anonymous Content
Television series by Media Rights Capital
Television series by Paramount Television
Television shows filmed in New Zealand