Draft:Battlestar Galactica (upcoming TV series)

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Battlestar Galactica
GenreScience fiction
Based onBattlestar Galactica
by Glen A. Larson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Original release
NetworkPeacock

Battlestar Galactica is an upcoming science fiction television series, based on the 1978 television series of the same name, and will continue in the universe of the 2004 television series developed by Ronald D. Moore.

Production[edit]

As part of their announcement for programs to air on their upcoming streaming service Peacock in September 2019, NBCUniversal revealed a new instalment of the science fiction franchise was ordered straight to series, with Sam Esmail serving as an executive producer. Esmail revealed that it would not be a reboot, and would be a new story set within the established universe.[1] Esmail detailed that he called Moore about the series, and was giving his blessing as long as it didn't serve as a reboot.[2] In May 2020, Michael Lesslie was hired as showrunner of the series, in addition to writing and executive producing the series.[3]

In January 2021, Esmail revealed that the pilot of the series was still being developed, as well as stating the series might see a flexible release schedule that could see multiple episodes released at once or just one at a time.[4] By March, Lesslie exited the series.[5] In January 2022, Simon Kinberg stated that a film version of Battlestar Galactica he was working on would exist in the same universe as this series, and that he was working closely with Esmail on the universe building.[6] In December 2023, Esmail stated he believed the series was close to begin production on a pilot.[7] In January 2024, it was announced Derek Simonds would serve as showrunner for the series.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "'Battlestar Galactica' Reboot From Sam Esmail in the Works at NBCU's Streamer". The Hollywood Reporter. 17 September 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-09-17. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
  2. ^ "Sam Esmail on 'Battlestar Galactica' and Life After 'Mr. Robot'". The Hollywood Reporter. 3 October 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2020-01-16.
  3. ^ "'Battlestar Galactica': Michael Lesslie To Write & Exec Produce Peacock Reboot Of Sci-Fi Franchise". 4 May 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-05-04. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  4. ^ "Exclusive: Sam Esmail on What to Expect from the New 'Battlestar Galactica', Including an Experimental Release Strategy". Collider. 15 January 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  5. ^ Mike Lesslie Adapting Margaret Atwood’s ‘Maddaddam’ Trilogy At Hulu, Exits ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Reboot
  6. ^ Lane, Carly (January 6, 2022). "Exclusive: New 'Battlestar Galactica' Movie Will Exist In a "Shared Universe" With Sam Esmail's Upcoming TV Series, Says Simon Kinberg". Collider. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  7. ^ Jackson, Matthew (December 4, 2023). "Sam Esmail Says Peacock's Battlestar Galactica Series"Probably" Going to Pilot Soon". Syfy. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 5, 2024). "Battlestar Galactica: Derek Simonds Set As New Showrunner Of Peacock Reboot In Works From Producer Sam Esmail". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 January 2024.

External links[edit]

Category:Battlestar Galactica

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