Time Bandits has been given a new lease of life by Apple TV+ but the adaptation has been generating headlines ahead of its release.
Kevin, an 11-year-old history enthusiast, has his world turned upside down when a portal leading him through space and time appears in his bedroom, introducing him to a band of thieves.
The debut of the action-drama series of 10 episodes which stars Lisa Kudrow from Friends and Taika Waititi from Jojo Rabbit, may have excited subscribers but it hasn't been without some controversy.
Charlyne Yi who identifies with they/them pronouns and stars as Judy in Time Bandits, has intimated that they were subjected to physical and psychological abuse on the set of Time Bandits.
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