How Halo Characters Look in the TV Show Compared to the Games
The Halo franchise has given birth to some of the most iconic and instantly recognizable characters and world-elements in pop culture history. From the iconic armor of Master Chief to the threatening glow of an energy sword, the unique themes and art styles of Halo have captivated audiences since they were first introduced all the way back in 2001.
To see these beloved characters in live action has been a dream for fans of the Halo franchise for quite some time, a dream that will soon be made a reality by Paramount+ releasing an officially licensed show simply titledHalo. With Paramount+ releasing the first full trailer for Halo during the 2021 Game Awards at the end of last month, fans got their first look at what they could expect, which has been met with varying degrees of excitement.
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Being the unequivocal main protagonist for a large majority of the Halo franchise, it is no wonder that the Master Chief features so prominently in the newly released trailer. Thankfully, fans can not have many complaints, if any at all, at how John-117 looks in live action from what is seen in the trailer. His iconic Mjolnir armor looks just as jaw-dropping and stoic as it does in the games, with the Chief still retaining his trademark imposing figure when shown next to regular-sized Marines for scale. Perhaps the only somewhat controversial aspect of Chief's character, as showcased in the trailer, is that he is no longer voiced by the legendary Steve Downes.
While it is a shame that the Chief won't be accompanied by his equally-famous voice, fans will have to consider that Downes is now 71 years old. The Chief is instead voiced by Pablo Schreiber, with it making a lot more sense
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