Beacon 23

Beacon 23 is an upcoming science fiction psychological thriller series based on the short story series of the same name created by author Hugh Howey. Starring Lena Headey and Stephan James, the show is a co-production between Spectrum and Boat Rocker Productions. It is set to premiere on Spectrum Originals in the United States.

Beacon 23
Genre
Created byZak Penn
Based onBeacon 23
by Hugh Howey
Developed byZak Penn
Directed by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerManny Danelon
Cinematography
Production companies
Release
Original network

Set in the 23rd century, Beacon 23 takes place on a remote "lighthouse" in space.

Premise

Beacon 23 follows two people — Headey’s Aster and James’ Halan — whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together at the end of the known universe. Headey’s Aster mysteriously finds her way to a lonely beacon keeper, on his lighthouse in the darkest recesses of space. A tense battle of wills unfolds as James’ keeper begins to question whether Aster is friend or foe as her ability to disguise her agenda and motives could make her a formidable opponent.[2]

— Deadline Hollywood

Cast and characters

Production

Development

Initially development of the series was announced in 2018.[3] In March 2021, Lena Headey was named as the series lead.[4] In September of that same year, Stephan James was named as the co-star of the series[5] Prior to the shows initial broadcast, it was announced that the series would be picked up for a second season.[6] Along with the announcement of the renewal for a second season, it was also reported that season one and two would film back-to-back and that Glen Mazzara & Joy Blake would take over as co-showrunners after season one because of scheduling issues for Zak Penn.[2]

Filming

Principal photography was initially scheduled to begin in Toronto in 2021. After a series of delays, filming finally began on April 19, 2022.[7] The pilot episode was directed by Daniel Percival. Production on the first season continued until November 2022 and shortly after wrapping carried on with filming for the second season.[2]

References
  1. Otterson, Joe (March 17, 2021). "Lena Headey to Star in Zak Penn's Spectrum-AMC Networks Sci-Fi Series 'Beacon 23'".
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (August 3, 2022). "'Beacon 23' Gets Early Season 2 Renewal With Glen Mazzara & Joy Blake As New Showrunners On Spectrum & AMC Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  3. Bell, Kim (September 14, 2021). "Beacon 23 – What We Know So Far". Looper.
  4. "Lena Headey To Star In 'Beacon 23' Drama Series For Spectrum Originals & AMC Networks". deadline. March 17, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  5. White, Peter (September 10, 2021). "Stephan James To Star Opposite Lena Headey In 'Beacon 23' Drama Series For Spectrum Originals & AMC Networks".
  6. "Season 1 of Beacon 23 to Be Released in 2022". premieredate.news.
  7. "Sci-Fi Series 'Beacon 23' Starring Lena Headey Officially Begins Filming". moviesr.net.
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