Amazon Is Bringing ‘Stargate’ Back to TV

Amazon is about to travel back in time to the late 1990s and bring back the popular sci-fi franchise, Stargate. Martin Gero, who recently created the NBC show Blindspot and also worked on all three Stargate shows in the early 2000s, will helm the show and will be the showrunner.

“Twenty years ago, my first real job in television was as a story editor on Stargate: Atlantis. I spent five years at the franchise working across all three series, Stargate taught me everything about making television—it’s written into my DNA,†Gero said in a statement to Deadline. “I’m beyond thrilled that Amazon MGM Studios has entrusted me with guiding this incredible franchise into its next phase. For those who’ve kept the gate active through conventions, rewatches, and unwavering faith—this one’s for you. And for those that are new to our world—I promise you’re in for something extraordinary.â€

Stargate, of course, got its start as the 1994 film directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Kurt Russell. From there, it got a TV adaptation called Stargate SG-1, which primarily starred Richard Dean Anderson and ran for 10 seasons. That show then also spun off into Stargate Atlantis, which ran five seasons, and Stargate Universe, which ran two.

It’s basically one of those franchises that has stood the test of time, even if it remains a little under the radar. A few years back, when Amazon acquired MGM, it was among the IPs the company planned to bring back (which also included Tomb Raider, Robocop, Legally Blonde, and more), and now, it will.

“Stargate is an enduring, iconic franchise that has captivated audiences for decades with its bold exploration of humanity’s place in the cosmos,†Nick Pepper, Head of US SVOD TV Development, Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement. “In partnership with our extraordinary creative team of Martin, Tory [Tunnell], and Joby [Harold], we’re honored to open this next gate to bring a visionary new chapter of this beloved franchise to our global Prime Video audience, one that honors the series’ rich legacy while propelling it into an ambitious and emotionally resonant future.â€

No word on how this new show will fit in with all the previous stories, but if anyone is aware of that, it’s Gero, who, again, worked as a writer and producer on all three legacy shows.

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