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Created by Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi. Time Bandits is a fantasy adventure comedy series, making its global debut on July 24, 20204. It is a TV series adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s film of the same name which was released in 1981.
Gilliam has also been revealed to join the new reboot in a non-writing executive production role. The series was announced in 2018 after Apple Inc. closed a deal to develop the reboot with Paramount Television Studios, MRC Television, and Anonymous Content.
Unlike the rest of the series Apple TV dropped in July 2024, The series will be adhering to a double trouble schedule, leaving fans with hours of entertainment every week. Follow along with the article to learn more.
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How many episodes are there in Time Bandits
Time Bandits is slated to run for 10 episodes from July 24 to August 21, 2024. The episodes will be released every week on Wednesday for five weeks from the premiere date in a doubleheader format. As it has been made public, the creators will be writing the first two episodes, and Waititi will be directing them.
From the third through tenth episodes, they will be penned by Clement, Morris, Akilah Green, Sam Bain, Tyrell Williams, and Melanie Bracewell. Below is the complete release schedule of Time Bandits:
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Cast and characters
Below is the complete list of all major characters in the series who will be playing a pivotal role:
- Kal-El Tuck as Kevin
- Lisa Kudrow as Penelope
- Roger Jean Nsengiyumva as Widgit
- Charlyne Yi as Judy
- Rune Temte as Bittelig
- Tadhg Murphy as Alto
- Taika Waititi as Supreme Being
Recurring cast:
- Matt King as De Plume
- Sarah Darkin as Being
- Kiera Thompson as Saffron
- Zoe Ventoura as Cassandra
- Nikita Chronis as Xanthus
- George Houvardas as Ajax The Lesser
- Michael Valamios as Odysseus
- Andrea Solonge as Queen Inari
- Jen Van Epps as Emmie
- Dane Noonan as Cherub
- Wayne Colley as Balla Kouyate
- Bryony Skillington as Neanderthal
- Sagar Lonkar as Sultan's warrior
- Rachel House as Fianna
- Jemaine Clement as Wrongness
- James Drydenas Mr. Haddock
- Jonny Brugh as Damon
Where to watch Time Bandits
Time Bandits is available to stream exclusively on Apple TV+, the only platform to include the series in its diverse catalog. For those who are new to the streaming giant, the subscription plans of Apple TV+ range from $9.99/month to $99 per year. Apple TV’s July 2024 lineup also includes Sunny, Lady in the Lake, Women in Blue, Me, and many more.
Plot summary:
Time Bandits follows a group of ragtag thieves who get their hands on a powerful map that grants the possessor to travel through space and time. The map has been stolen from the Supreme Being by this group of thieves, which is anticipated to be a great calamity if the natural order is disturbed.
However, the Supreme Being is more concerned with what happens if the map falls into the wrong hands and brings destruction to the world. Amidst all this chaos, Kevin, a young boy accidentally caught up with the band of thieves, is swept into a whirlwind of adventures, encountering legendary historical figures and witnessing events beyond his wildest dreams
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