<p>Actor Lisa Kudrow has been roped in to play the lead role in Apple series <em>Time Bandits</em>.</p>.<p>The show, co-written, directed and executive produced by Taika Waititi, is based on 1981's Terry Gilliam-directed movie of the same name.</p>.<p>The fantasy film follows the time-travelling adventures of an 11-year-old history buff named Kevin who, one night, stumbles on six dwarfs who emerge from his closet.</p>.<p>According to entertainment website Deadline, the upcoming show also feature actors Kal-El Tuck, Charlyne Yi, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune Temte, Kiera Thompson and Rachel House.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/malala-yousafzais-production-banner-unveils-first-slate-with-apple-tv-1148960.html" target="_blank">Malala Yousafzai's production banner unveils first slate with Apple TV+</a></strong></p>.<p>Waititi is directing the first two episodes.</p>.<p>The 10-episode series is co-produced by Paramount Television Studios, Anonymous Content’s AC Studios and MRC Television.</p>.<p>It’s described as a "comedic journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an eleven-year-old history nerd."</p>.<p><em>Time Bandits</em> has been in development at Apple since 2019.</p>
<p>Actor Lisa Kudrow has been roped in to play the lead role in Apple series <em>Time Bandits</em>.</p>.<p>The show, co-written, directed and executive produced by Taika Waititi, is based on 1981's Terry Gilliam-directed movie of the same name.</p>.<p>The fantasy film follows the time-travelling adventures of an 11-year-old history buff named Kevin who, one night, stumbles on six dwarfs who emerge from his closet.</p>.<p>According to entertainment website Deadline, the upcoming show also feature actors Kal-El Tuck, Charlyne Yi, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune Temte, Kiera Thompson and Rachel House.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/malala-yousafzais-production-banner-unveils-first-slate-with-apple-tv-1148960.html" target="_blank">Malala Yousafzai's production banner unveils first slate with Apple TV+</a></strong></p>.<p>Waititi is directing the first two episodes.</p>.<p>The 10-episode series is co-produced by Paramount Television Studios, Anonymous Content’s AC Studios and MRC Television.</p>.<p>It’s described as a "comedic journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an eleven-year-old history nerd."</p>.<p><em>Time Bandits</em> has been in development at Apple since 2019.</p>