The eight-episode sci-fi psychological thriller series “Beacon 23” has moved from Spectrum & AMC over to streamer MGM+ for its double-episode premiere on November 12th.
The story unfolds in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and follows Aster (Lena Headey), a government agent, and Halan (Stephan James), a stoic ex-military man, find their fates entangled after becoming trapped together inside one of many Beacons that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers.
Every Beacon is run by one highly trained human and a specialized Artificial Intelligence system. Aster mysteriously finds her way to the lonely Beacon-keeper Halan, and a tense battle of wills unfolds with Halan questioning Aster’s motives and mysterious agenda.
Michael Wright, head of MGM+ says in a statement: “Beacon 23 is a series in the best tradition of thought-provoking genre storytelling… [it] is essential viewing for fans of premium science-fiction drama.”
The series is based on Hugh Howey’s book of the same name and hails from creator Zak Penn (“Ready Player One”) who showruns alongside Glen Mazzara (“The Walking Dead”).
Both executive produce alongside David Fortier, Ivan Schneeberg, James Middleton, Nick Nantell, Tina Thor, Katie O’Connell Marsh, Elisa Ellis, Liz Varner, Ira Steven Behr, Daniel Percival, Joy Blake, Headey and James.
This marks the second Spectrum series to land at MGM+ following the recent Damian Lewis and Guy Pearce-led series “A Spy Among Friends”.
Source: THR
