Summary
Jemaine Clement reveals a surprising update aboutTime Banditsseason 2. Clement is one of the creators of the upcoming series, which he worked on with indie film andThorextraordinaire Taika Waititi.Time Banditsis an adaptation of the 1981 movieof the same name by Monty Python comedian Terry Gilliam. Season 1 premieres on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, July 24.
Speaking withComicBook.com, Clement discussed the status ofTime Banditsseason 2. According to the co-creator, he and Waititi are “actually writing a second season.” That said,Time Banditsseason 2 has not been confirmed. Check out the full quote from Clement below:
We are actually writing a second season, but it depends on if people watch the first season. If no one watches it, we throw it away in a bin. But I cannot tell you because I don’t want to spoil the second season.
Time Bandits Is Part Of A Busy Time For Waititi
Taika Waititi Is Involved In Multiple Projects
With Clement’s recent statement, there is now considerably more riding onTime Banditsseason 1, which does have a decent chance at success. Based on the work of Gilliam, the series will work with zany and unique source material, operating within a universe that could lend itself to ample television opportunities. It also features a great duo in Waititi and Clement, who both appear in theTime Banditscast, in addition to co-creating and serving as writers.
Time Banditsis releasing at an incredibly busy time for Waititi, which could come as a strength or a detriment to the TV project. In 2024 alone, Waititi is involved in another television seriescalledInterior Chinatown, which is set for release on November 19. He also served as a producer on two films this year,We Were DangerousandThe Mountain.In the coming years, he is also slated to be involved in numerous other projects, includingKlara and the Sun, a Roald Dahl project, and aStar Warsfilm.
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On the one hand, the fact that Waititi’s career is so far-reaching could benefitTime Bandits. A wider spread of projects means a wider audience who is already familiar with his work, leading to increased interest in the show. On the other hand, Waititi could be spread too thin, as he is trying to devote attention to multiple projects at once. This could lead to the detriment of future seasons of the Apple TV+ series, even if it does well initially. Hopefully,Time Banditswill be successful enough to warrant a second season.
Time Bandits
Cast
Eleven-year-old Kevin joins a group of time-traveling thieves on a comedic and perilous adventure. As they navigate through various historical periods, they embark on a mission to save Kevin’s parents and ultimately the world, blending humor with high-stakes drama in this adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s cult classic.
