MGM+ has officially picked up Beacon 23, Boat Rocker Studios‘ sci-fi mystery thriller series starring Lena Headey and Stephan James.
Beacon 23 premieres its first two episodes on MGM+ on Sunday, November 12 at 9 p.m. EST/PST. Based on the book of the same name by Hugh Howey, the eight-episode series is created by Zak Penn, who also executive produces alongside Glen Mazzara. Headey and James serve as executive producers as well.
What is Beacon 23 about?
“Beacon 23 takes place 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, whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together inside one of many Beacons that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers,” an official synopsis for the MGM+ series reads.
“Every Beacon is run by one highly trained human and a specialized Artificial Intelligence,” it continues. “Aster mysteriously finds her way to the lonely Beacon-keeper Halan, and a tense battle of wills unfolds. Halan begins to question whether Aster is friend or foe, as her ability to disguise her agenda and motives could make her a formidable opponent.”
MGM+ and Boat Rocker execs discuss the new sci-fi series
“Beacon 23 is a series in the best tradition of thought-provoking genre storytelling,” said MGM+ head Michael Wright. “With the incredible vision of Zak Penn and Glen Mazzara, riveting performances by Lena Headey and Stephan James, and an exciting world-building design, Beacon 23 is essential viewing for fans of premium science-fiction drama.”
“We’re delighted to bring Beacon 23 to MGM+ and introduce viewers to a world in the dark recesses of space where nothing is quite what it seems,” added Boat Rocker executives David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg. “Beacon 23 is a rare psychological thriller whose rich characters and gripping storylines take you to some pretty unexpected places. We’re grateful to our creative partners for helping bring this epic story to life.”
Beacon 23 premieres November 12 on MGM+.
