Halo's TV Show Is Repeating Boba Fett's Fatal Mistake

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Although it is still a month away from premiering, the HaloTV show is already repeating The Book of Boba Fett's biggest mistake. After years in development, the first-ever Halo adaptation to large-scale live-action production has found its home on Paramount+ and promises to be one of the main selling points of the streaming platform. The show, whose first season was produced by Steven Kane and Kyle Killen, will have to deliver a story that works for both fans of the saga and casual audiences if it wants to break the long-held curse of video game adaptations.

Already renewed for a season 2, Halo is being described as a non-canon interpretation of the Halo saga that will adapt some storylines of the games while also creating new adventures. While any adaptation should be able to stand on its own, big changes to the lore or overall tone of Halo could weigh against the show. Among the changes conceived by the live-action series, two of the most criticized have been the change of Cortana’s design and the recast of Master Chief. As if those two controversies weren't enough, a new interview from 343 Industries’ Studio Head of Transmedia Kiki Wolfkill revealed that Master Chief will be removing his helmet during the show.

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The decision to show Master Chief's face not only goes against a tradition of the games but also repeats a classic mistake of productions such as Stallone's Judge Dredd movie and The Book of Boba Fett. For characters of few words whose mysterious aura around them is so important to their identities, choosing to remove the helmet or mask often risks undermining what makes the character who they really are. Among The Book of Boba