{"id":54684,"date":"2024-07-11T16:27:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T14:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2067401"},"modified":"2024-07-12T08:30:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T06:30:50","slug":"time-bandits-on-apple-tv-release-date-plot-trailer-news","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/time-bandits-on-apple-tv-release-date-plot-trailer-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Time Bandits on Apple TV+: Release date, plot, trailer, news"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lisa Kudrow stars in the new fantasy series from Taika Waititi. <\/p>

By Louise Griffin\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 11 July 2024 at 14:27 PM<\/p>

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Ready to travel the universe with Lisa Kudrow and her crack team of thieves? It\u2019s almost time for Apple TV+\u2019s Time Bandits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Based on the 1981 Terry Gilliam film, the new series was created by Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement and Iain Morris.<\/p>\n

It follows young Kevin (Kal-El Tuck), a boy obsessed with history, as he discovers his bedroom is a portal to the past. He encounters Kudrow\u2019s Penelope and her team of bandits \u2013 and chaos ensues.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, something very strange is going on back at home with his parents. Can Kevin save them?<\/p>\n

Apple TV+ recently dropped a trailer<\/a> for the series \u2013 so it\u2019s time to start getting excited! Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

Time Bandits release date: When will the series drop on Apple TV+?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The first two episodes of Time Bandits will be released on Apple TV+ on 24th July 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The remaining eight episodes will drop on the streamer weekly on Wednesdays after that.<\/p>\n

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Taika Waititi as Supreme Being in Time Bandits.<\/span><\/figcaption> Apple TV+<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who stars in Time Bandits?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The following actors star in Time Bandits:<\/p>\n

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  • Lisa Kudrow\u00a0as Penelope<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Kal-El Tuck as Kevin<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Charlyne Yi\u00a0as Judy<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Tadhg Murphy as Alto<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Roger Jean Nsengiyumva\u00a0as Widgit<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Rune Temte\u00a0as Bittelig<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Kiera Thompson as Saffron<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Rachel House\u00a0as Fianna<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Matt King\u00a0as De Plume<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • George Houvardas\u00a0as Ajax the Lesser<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Zo\u00eb Ventoura\u00a0as Cassandra<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Taika Waititi\u00a0as Supreme Being<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Jemaine Clement\u00a0as Pure Evil<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Friends star Lisa Kudrow and young actor Kal-El Tuck lead the series, with creators Waititi and Clement also making appearances in the comedy.<\/p>\n

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    Kal-El Tuck as Kevin in Time Bandits.<\/span><\/figcaption> Apple TV+<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    What is the plot of Time Bandits?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The synopsis for Time Bandits reads: \u201cEmbark on a comedic, high-stakes journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an 11-year-old history nerd.<\/p>\n

    \u201cTogether, they set out on a thrilling quest to save the boy\u2019s parents \u2014 and the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Each episode will see Kevin encounter a new place and time \u2013 and a new set of challenges to go along with it.<\/p>

    What film is Time Bandits based on?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The series Time Bandits is inspired by the 1981 film of the same name from Gilliam. It starred Sean Connery, John Cleese and Michael Palin. Gilliam is not involved in the series.<\/p>\n

    Is there a trailer for Time Bandits?<\/h2>\n

    Yes!<\/strong> Check out the trailer below:<\/p>\n