As a lifelong gamer and a fervent admirer of both Halo and Doom, I can’t help but feel a pang of disappointment upon learning that these iconic franchises were not part of Prime Video’s Secret Level anthology series. Having followed the behind-the-scenes drama unfolding around this decision, it seems that Microsoft and the show’s creators couldn’t quite see eye to eye on the matter.
I can almost imagine the conversations between Tim Miller, Dave Wilson, and their friends at Microsoft, with Miller pleading, “But guys, think about it! Master Chief teaming up with the Doom Slayer? That’s a crossover event for the ages!” Only to be met with a shrug and a polite “Nah.”
In my mind, I like to picture this as a playful banter between friends, with Microsoft responding, “You know us, always turning down good ideas. We’ve got our hands full with Gears of War adaptations, and don’t even get me started on the Halo TV series at Paramount.”
As we wait for Season 2 to grace our screens, I can only hope that Microsoft eventually comes around and realizes the potential of a Halo or Doom episode in Secret Level. After all, who wouldn’t want to see Master Chief wielding a BFG-9000?
On a lighter note, I guess we can always dream of a Secret Level crossover with Fortnite… and maybe, just maybe, we might see the Doom Slayer drop into Tilted Towers one day. Fingers crossed!
In December, Secret Level, an anthology series on Prime Video based on various video game franchises other than Halo and Doom, made its debut. Despite their efforts, creators Dave Wilson and Tim Miller were unable to secure rights from Microsoft for Master Chief and the Doom Slayer.
Wilson shared with Collider that since Secret Level was a fresh concept, certain development managers found it difficult to embrace it due to their ongoing agreements with other businesses. Essentially, they expressed concerns that Secret Level would disrupt all their current projects.
Meanwhile, Miller disputed claims that his team hadn’t attempted to acquire a franchise like Halo. In fact, they had made an effort, but it seems that Microsoft opted not to proceed, though the reasons behind this decision remain uncertain.
Sometimes, reading comments online makes me a bit irritated, and it’s as if they’re questioning why people chose Spelunky over Halo. But I can’t help but wonder, ‘Don’t they realize we had discussions about Halo too?'” he replied.
Wilson continued by expressing that the team had envisioned a collaboration between Master Chief and Doom Slayer, going as far as dedicating an entire weekend to drafting a proposal to Microsoft. Yet, when they submitted their idea, the response was negative, according to Wilson.
Wilson mentioned that the creative director at id Software is more like a close acquaintance of his, and he, along with Miller, have mutual friends at Microsoft. However, their proposed “major appeal” didn’t come to fruition.
Microsoft currently has a deal with Netflix for Gears of War adaptations, however, the Halo TV series at Paramount has concluded without any announced Doom adaptations. A report suggests that Peacock may be considering a live-action Doom series, but specifics about this potential arrangement remain undisclosed. TopMob has reached out to Microsoft for further information regarding these developments.
In Secret Level’s first season, although Master Chief and Doom Slayer weren’t featured, an episode was dedicated to The Outer Worlds, a game developed by Obsidian, a subsidiary of Microsoft. Some Sony/PlayStation series like Concord, Journey, Little Big Planet, and God of War were showcased in Secret Level. However, no Nintendo franchises appeared in Secret Level Season 1.
Wilson went on to discuss other attempts to convince gaming franchises to sign on for Secret Level.
In simpler terms, he mentioned there were certain intellectual properties (IPs) that were experiencing significant popularity at a particular point in time, with Hollywood showing interest. However, three years have passed and no progress has been made. He had planned to create an episode for these IPs, which would have been exceptional, but sometimes the entertainment industry, referred to as “Hollywood,” can be unpredictable. Without revealing the names of these IPs, he expressed his disappointment.
In the end, Miller revealed that the Secret Level team had pleaded with Valve Corporation for the rights to Half-Life, yet unfortunately, their request was not granted.
As a passionate admirer, I must admit that Secret Level reviews have been quite cool, and TopMob’s review pointed out that Season 1 had its share of hits and misses. Excitingly, we’re currently working on Season 2, but the question remains: Which beloved video game franchises might make an appearance, or when will this sophomore season grace our screens?
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2025-01-02 19:40