Beacon 23
Beacon 23 is an upcoming American science fiction psychological thriller series created by Zak Penn, based on the short story series of the same name by Hugh Howey. Starring Lena Headey and Stephan James, the show is a co-production between Spectrum and Boat Rocker Productions. Although originally greenlit by Spectrum Originals and AMC Networks, the series is set to premiere on MGM+ on November 12, 2023 in the United States. Set in the 23rd century, Beacon 23 takes place on a remote "lighthouse" in space. Premise
Beacon 23 follows two people — Headey’s Aster and James’ Halan — whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together at the end of the known universe. Headey’s Aster mysteriously finds her way to a lonely beacon keeper, on his lighthouse in the darkest recesses of space. A tense battle of wills unfolds as James’ keeper begins to question whether Aster is friend or foe as her ability to disguise her agenda and motives could make her a formidable opponent. Cast and characters
 Lena Headey as Aster Calyx
 Stephan James as Halan Kai Nelson
 Marnie McPhail as Kanadey
 Daniel Malik as Finch
 Cyrus Faird as Tech Wrecker
 Hannah Melissa Scott as Teenage Aster
 Tara Rosling as Randall
 Sydney Ozerov-Meyer as Grisha

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Development
Initial development of the series was announced in 2018. In March 2021, Lena Headey was named as the series lead. In September of that same year, Stephan James was named as the co-star of the series. Prior to the show's initial broadcast, it was announced that the series would be picked up for a second season. Along with the announcement of the renewal for a second season, it was also reported that season one and two would film back-to-back and that Glen Mazzara and Joy Blake would take over as co-showrunners after season one because of scheduling issues for Zak Penn. Filming
Principal photography was initially scheduled to begin in Toronto in 2021. After a series of delays, filming finally began on April 19, 2022. The pilot episode was directed by Daniel Percival. Production on the first season continued until November 2022, and, shortly after wrapping, carried on with filming for the second season. On July 2, 2023, the author Hugh Howey confirmed that two seasons of the television series have been filmed and that it is currently in the post-production stage. References

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2020s American drama television series
2020s American science fiction television series

MGM+ original programming
Psychological thriller television series
Serial drama television series
Television series based on short fiction
Television series by Boat Rocker Media
Television series set in the 23rd century
Television series set in outer space
Television shows filmed in Toronto
Upcoming drama television series
Works set in lighthouses