Microsoft has reportedly been secretly developing another Halo live-action digital feature project — separate from the series Steven Spielberg has been producing for Xbox One — that’s expected to debut sometime this year.

A trio of production companies — Xbox Entertainment Studios, Ridley’ Scott’s Scott Free Productions and 343 Industries – have tapped veteran TV director Sergio Mimica-Gezzan to direct the feature, TheWrap first reported Wednesday. The digital trade reports that the story does not follow Master Chief, but another super soldier from the 26th century.

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Though Spielberg is apparently not involved, Mimica-Gezzan is one of The Beard’s chief disciples, having worked as first assistant director on eight of his films. He’s also directed several episodes of the modern Battlestar Galactica.

It's been almost a year since Microsoft announced the Spielberg executive-produced Halo series at its Xbox One event. The TV series is expected to debut on Xbox Live, though no timetable so far for either project.

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