The Apple series is based on Terry Gilliam's 1981 cult film of the same name. Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris and Taika Waititi created the series.
Apple TV+ announced more about the series in the press release below:
“Apple TV+ today announced the premiere date for the all-new comedy adventure series Time Bandits, the first-ever television adaptation of the beloved cult film, launching worldwide on Wednesday, July 24. Created for television by Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris and Taika Waititi, Time Bandits produced for Apple TV+ by Paramount Television Studios, Anonymous Content's AC Studios and MRC.
It's an unpredictable journey through time and space with a group of thieves and their newest addition: an eleven-year-old history buff named Kevin. Together they embark on an exciting quest to save the boy's parents - and the world.
Led by Lisa Kudrow, the eccentric group of outlaws embark on epic adventures as evil forces threaten their conquests and life as they know it. As the group travels through time and space, the gang encounters fascinating worlds from the distant past as they search for treasure, relying on Kevin to shed light on each situation.
The Time Bandits witness the creation of Stonehenge, see the Trojan Horse in action, escape dinosaurs in prehistoric times, wreak havoc in the Middle Ages, experience the Ice Age, ancient civilizations, the Harlem Renaissance and much more along the way.
The riveting live-action series will delight viewers aged 9 to 99, starring Kudrow, Kal-El Tuck, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune Temte, Charlyne Yi, Rachel House, Kiera Thompson, James Dryden, Felicity Ward , Francesca Mills and Imaan Hadchiti. Time Bandits also features special guest appearances from Waititi and Clement.
Time Bandits consists of ten episodes and is produced for Apple TV+ by Paramount Television Studios, Anonymous Content's AC Studios and MRC.
Clement, Morris and Waititi will produce, write and direct select episodes, with Clement and Morris serving as co-showrunners. Garrett Basch and Tim Coddington also produce along with Jane Stanton, who executive produces for Handmade Films.
