WandaVision Creator Jac Schaeffer Eyes Stargate Amazon Series
Empire • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Amazon is reviving the Stargate franchise with a new series developed by WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer, following the cancellation of a previous Stargate project by Martin Gero.
- Schaeffer, under an overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios, is assembling a writers' room soon, with Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell set to executive produce the series.
- Details about the new show's connection to previous Stargate iterations, including the 1994 film and various TV spin-offs, remain undisclosed.
- The revival comes amid a surge of high-quality sci-fi TV series, suggesting a favorable environment for Stargate's return after a 16-year hiatus.
- Schaeffer's proven track record with genre projects like WandaVision positions her as a strong candidate to successfully relaunch the Stargate franchise.
