Lena Headey‘s turn as Cersei Lannister helped make HBO‘s “Game Of Thrones” one of the most popular TV shows of the past decade. Will she do the same for MGM+‘s “Beacon 23“? The sci-fi series premieres on the streamer next month, which sees Headey’s government agent face off against an ex-soldier in a battle of wills that involves space travel, AI, and white-knuckle suspense.
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Based on Hugh Howey‘s 2015 bestseller of the same name, “Beacon 23” takes place in the 23rd-century, where space travel by humans depends on lighthouses called Beacons co-manned by one human and one AI. What could go wrong in that scenario? Apparently plenty.
Here’s an official synopsis for “Beacon 23,” courtesy of MGM+:
Beacon 23 takes place in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and follows Aster, a government agent, and Halan, 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. Every Beacon is run by one highly trained human and a specialized Artificial Intelligence. 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.
Along with Headey, “Beacon 23” also stars Stephan James, Marnie McPhail, Daniel Malik, Cyrus Faird, and Hannah Melissa Scott.
“Ready Player One” and “Free Guy” writer Zak Penn creates “Beacon 23,” and serves as co-executive producer with Glen Mazzara, best known for his work on “The Walking Dead.” other executive produces include David Fortier, Ivan Schneeberg, James Middleton, Nick Nantell, Tina Thor, Katie O’Connell Marsh, Elisa Ellis, Liza Varner, Ira Steven Behr, Daniel Percival, Joy Blake, Headey, and James. “Beacon 23” is a Boat Rocker production.
The first two episodes of “Beacon 23” premiere on Sunday, November 12 on MGM+. Watch the trailer for the series below.