Pablo Schreiber (Orange is the New Black, American Gods) officially landed the role of Master Chief in Showtime’s Halo television series. That’s right, the Leprechaun, Mad Sweeney will suit up in Mjolnir Armor as Spartan 117!
The Master Chief is Earth’s most-advanced warrior. In the 26th Century, he is the only hope for the human race as a Religious alliance of races (the Covenant) begin a path to Earth, eradicating all life in their way.
In addition to Schreiber’s casting, Yerin Ha was cast as Quan Ah, a 16-year-old from the Outer Colonies that crosses paths with the Master Chief.
Some reports say the series “weaves deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.”
The series reportedly “Weaves deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.” Steven Kane and Kyle Killen are co-showrunners and executive producers of the show.
There is no release date for Halo.
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