Beacon 23

Beacon 23 is an upcoming American science fiction psychological thriller series created by Zak Penn, based on the short story series of the same name by Hugh Howey. Starring Lena Headey and Stephan James, the show is a co-production between Spectrum and Boat Rocker Productions. Although originally greenlit by Spectrum Originals and AMC Networks, the series is set to premiere on MGM+ on November 12, 2023 in the United States. Set in the 23rd century, Beacon 23 takes place on a remote "lighthouse" in space. Premise Beacon 23 follows two people — Headey’s Aster and James’ Halan — whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together at the end of the known universe. Headey’s Aster mysteriously finds her way to a lonely beacon keeper, on his lighthouse in the darkest recesses of space. A tense battle of wills unfolds as James’ keeper begins to question whether Aster is friend or foe as her ability to disguise her agenda and motives could make her a formidable opponent. Cast and characters Lena Headey as Aster Calyx Stephan James as Halan Kai Nelson Marnie McPhail as Kanadey Daniel Malik as Finch Cyrus Faird as Tech Wrecker Hannah Melissa Scott as Teenage Aster Tara Rosling as Randall Sydney Ozerov-Meyer as Grisha