Summary
Terry Gilliam’s unique world of adventure returns to the screen in theTime Banditsreboot trailer. The TV show, co-created byWhat We Do in the ShadowsduoTaika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, as well asThe Inbetweeners' Iain Morris, revolves around an imaginative young boy who learns of a time portal in his room and embarks on an adventure with a group of bandits that travel through time plundering treasure from history. Lisa Kudrow leads the ensembleTime Banditscast alongside Kal-El Tuck, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune Temte and Charlyne Yi.
Now, nearly six years after the show was first announced,Apple TV+has released the firstTime Banditstrailer.
The video, as seen above, offers the proper first look at the adaptation of the Gilliam movie, introducing audiences to Kal-El Tuck’s Kevin as he seeks to escape his world and getting pulled into the time-bending adventure with the titular group. The trailer also showcases the various timelines they travel to, and reveals Waititi’s role as the Supreme Being, worried about their map allowing them to travel through time falling into the wrong hands, namely Clement’s Pure Evil.
Time Bandits Can Be Apple TV+’s Next Big Hit Thanks To Waititi & Clement
While attempts were previously made to expand the 1981 movie with a sequel and the long wait for the TV show to come to fruition, theTime Banditsreboot could very well be a bona fide hit for Apple TV+ thanks to having Waititi and Clement at the helm. Going back to theirearly days onFlight of the ConchordsandEagle vs Shark, the creative duo have yet to have a true miss in their partnerships, and their recent work on TV in particular is a promising sign of what’s to come from the show.
Time Bandits Ending Explained
Terry Gilliam’s imaginative fantasy film Time Bandits stretched the boundaries of what was possible in movies, and its ending left many questions.
Having already adapted theirWhat We Do in the Shadowsmovie into a TV show that’s about to conclude with season 6, they’ve shown a strong grasp of understanding what makes a film work and how to expand a feature-length story into a multi-episode project. Additionally, Waititi recently found success in thesimilarly genredOur Flag Means Deathon Max, and with him being a household name for the past twoThormovies, it would be a big selling point for viewers to watch.
Beyond Waititi and Clement, though,Time Banditshas the potential to be a big success thanks to Apple TV+’s own growing library of titles that are making them a worthwhile rival in the streaming landscape. Whether it’s the more thought-provoking sci-fi thriller, the blockbusterMonsterverse expansionMonarch: Legacy of Monstersor the uplifting comedyTed Lasso, the platform has become a viable competitor, and having a rousing adventure in the vein of Waititi and Clement’s reboot could very well skyrocket them even further.
Time Bandits
Cast
Eleven-year-old Kevin joins a group of time-traveling thieves on a comedic and perilous adventure. As they navigate through various historical periods, they embark on a mission to save Kevin’s parents and ultimately the world, blending humor with high-stakes drama in this adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s cult classic.
