Beacon 23: Lena Headey's series finds new home. See release date, storyline, streaming platform and more
Lena Headey's series, 'Beacon 23,' will air on MGM+ in November. It was initially set to air on Spectrum and later on AMC.
Beacon 23: Release Date
The show, consisting of eight episodes, is based on Hugh Howey's book of the same name. It will debut on November 12 at 9 p.m. with the first two episodes.
Beacon 23: Storyline
The story is set in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and revolves around a government agent (Lena Headey) and a former military man (Stephan James) who become trapped in one of the AI-controlled beacons. Zak Penn and Glen Mazzara served as showrunners and executive producers, along with several others.
Michael Wright, the head of MGM+, expressed excitement about the series, describing it as «thought-provoking genre storytelling» with an «exciting world-building design.»
Beacon 23: Streaming Platform
'Beacon 23' was originally developed as a Spectrum Original series as part of Charter Communications' effort to attract cable subscribers with scripted content. However, after the departure of Charter's central executive, it sought a new home. MGM+ is now its home, marking the second Spectrum series to find a place on the platform.
FAQs
What is the release date for Lena Headey's 'Beacon 23' series on MGM+?
The series will premiere on November 12 at 9 p.m. on MGM+ with the first two episodes. The show is based on Hugh Howey's book of the same name.
Why did 'Beacon 23' move to MGM+ from its original platforms?
Charter Communications' Spectrum Originals unit, where it was initially slated, disbanded, prompting 'Beacon 23' to find a new home, which it found at MGM+.
