Apple TV+ just announced that their new comedic adventure series, “Time Bandits,” will premiere on Wednesday, July 24. This is the first-ever TV adaptation of the cult classic movie and is brought to life by Jemaine Clement (“Flight of the Conchords”), Iain Morris (“The Inbetweeners”), and Taika Waititi (“Our Flag Means Death”). Produced by Apple TV+ in partnership with Paramount Television Studios, Anonymous Content’s AC Studios, and MRC, “Time Bandits” takes viewers on an unpredictable journey through time with a quirky gang of thieves and their newest member, 11-year-old history buff Kevin. Together, they embark on a thrilling mission to save Kevin’s parents—and the world.
Led by Lisa Kudrow, this eccentric crew travels through time and space, encountering various historical periods while dodging evil forces. From witnessing the creation of Stonehenge and seeing the Trojan Horse in action to escaping dinosaurs, causing chaos in medieval times, and exploring the ice age, ancient civilizations, and the Harlem Renaissance, each adventure is packed with excitement and relies on Kevin’s historical knowledge to navigate their way.
The compelling live-action series will delight viewers ages 9-99, and stars Kudrow (“The Comeback”), Kal-El Tuck (“Unseeing Evil”), Tadhg Murphy (“Conversations with Friends”), Roger Jean Nsengiyumva (“You Don’t Know Me”), Rune Temte (“Eddie the Eagle”), Charlyne Yi (“Knocked Up”), Rachel House (“Heartbreak High”), Kiera Thompson (“Martyrs Lane”), James Dryden (“Ready Player One”), Felicity Ward (“The Office Australia”), Francesca Mills (“Harlots”) and Imaan Hadchiti (“Thor: Love and Thunder”). “Time Bandits” also features special guest appearances by Waititi and Clement.
Consisting of 10 episodes, “Time Bandits” is produced for Apple TV+ by Paramount Television Studios, Anonymous Content’s AC Studios and MRC. Clement, Morris and Waititi executive produce, write and direct select episodes, with Clement and Morris serving as co-showrunners. Garrett Basch and Tim Coddington also executive produce along with Jane Stanton who executive produces for Handmade Films.
