Do you remember how to encode those chevrons? You might want to brush up on your lore because Stargate is officially back with a new series from Prime Video, showrun by Martin Gero (Quantum Leap, Blindspot). Yes that same Martin Gero who worked on previous Stargate franchises Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis, and Stargate Universe.
“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 today. “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.”
Prime Video promises the new series will herald a “bold new chapter” in the Stargate franchise. Gero is not the only familiar creative input on the new series. Stargate co-creator Brad Wright, and Stargate executive producer Joe Mallozzi, will both be consulting producers on the new instalment.
“It’s not a reboot or a wholesale reimagining that will wipe the slate clean on 17 seasons and some 350 hours of Stargate history,” commented Joe Mallozzi in a post on X today. It’s a new series that will be the perfect jumping-on point for first-time viewers while, at the same time, honoring the existing past.”
Gero will executive produce with Joby Harold (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Tory Tunnell (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters) of Safehouse Pictures, Devlin and Emmerich.
“Stargate is an enduring, iconic franchise that has captivated audiences for decades with its bold exploration of humanity’s place in the cosmos,” added Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD TV development at Amazon MGM Studios. “In partnership with our extraordinary creative team of Martin, Tory, and Joby, 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.”
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