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.[1]

Beacon 23
Genre
Created byZak Penn
Based onBeacon 23
by Hugh Howey
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Manny Danelon
  • Lewin Webb
Production locationToronto
Cinematography
Production companies
Release
Original networkMGM+

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.[2]

Cast and characters

Production

Development

Initial development of the series was announced in 2018.[3] In March 2021, Lena Headey was named as the series lead.[4] In September of that same year, Stephan James was named as the co-star of the series.[5] Prior to the show's initial broadcast, it was announced that the series would be picked up for a second season.[6] 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.[2]

Filming

Principal photography was initially scheduled to begin in Toronto in 2021. After a series of delays, filming finally began on April 19, 2022.[7] 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.[2] On July 2, 2023, the author Hugh Howey confirmed[8] that two seasons of the television series have been filmed and that it is currently in the post-production stage.

References
  1. White, Peter (September 20, 2023). "Lena Headey's 'Beacon 23' Series Moves to MGM+". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (August 3, 2022). "'Beacon 23' Gets Early Season 2 Renewal With Glen Mazzara & Joy Blake As New Showrunners On Spectrum & AMC Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  3. Bell, Kim (September 14, 2021). "Beacon 23 – What We Know So Far". Looper.
  4. "Lena Headey To Star In 'Beacon 23' Drama Series For Spectrum Originals & AMC Networks". deadline. March 17, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  5. White, Peter (September 10, 2021). "Stephan James To Star Opposite Lena Headey In 'Beacon 23' Drama Series For Spectrum Originals & AMC Networks".
  6. "Season 1 of Beacon 23 to Be Released in 2022". premieredate.news.
  7. "Sci-Fi Series 'Beacon 23' Starring Lena Headey Officially Begins Filming". moviesr.net.
  8. "SiloSeries AMA with Author and Executive Producer Hugh Howey". reddit.com.
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