‘Stargate’ TV Series From Martin Gero Based On Sci-Fi Franchise Ordered By Amazon
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Amazon MGM Studios has greenlighted another series based on popular MGM IP, giving a series order toStargate forPrime Video. The new installment in the classic sci-fi franchise comes fromMartin Gero, aStargateveteran and veteran showrunner who created NBC’sBlindspot.
Stargate was among the first MGM titles identified for series or film adaptations following Amazon’s $8.5B acquisition of the storied Hollywood studio in 2022. The series pickup follows series orders forElle, aLegally Blondeprequel series from the film franchise’s star Reese Witherspoon;Tomb Raider, headlined by Sophie Turner; andBarbershop, starring Jermaine Fowler, based on the MGM movies. Other series, such asPoltergeist, are in development.
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Gero will serve as creator, writer, executive producer and showrunner ofStargate. Executive producers also include Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell for Safehouse Pictures (Obi-Wan Kenobi, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters) as well as Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich, the duo behind the 1994Stargate movie. Brad Wright and Joe Mallozzi, longtime creative leaders within the Stargate TV universe, will serve as consulting producers.
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“Twenty years ago, my first real job in television was as a Story Editor onStargate: 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,” said Gero. “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.”
Stargate is a military sci-fi franchise that centers on the Stargate, an ancient ring-shaped device that creates a stable wormhole, enabling near-instantaneous travel across the cosmos.
Originally launched with Emmerich’s 1994 feature film Stargate, the franchise has expanded over three decades to include multiple television series including Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007),Stargate Atlantis(2004-2009), and Stargate Universe (2009-2011). Other series include the animated Stargate Infinity (2002-2003) and web seriesStargate Origins (2018).
“Stargate is an enduring, iconic franchise that has captivated audiences for decades with its bold exploration of humanity’s place in the cosmos,” said Nick Pepper, Head of US SVOD TV Development, 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.”
This marks one of the first new series greenlights since Peter Friedlander was named Head of Global TV for Amazon MGM Studios at the end of September.
Gero created and served as executive producer onBlindspot, which aired for five seasons on NBC. He most recently served as executive producer and showrunner on both seasons of Quantum Leap, also for NBC. His other series credits includeKung Fu, Dark Matterand Bored To Death. In addition toStargate: Atlantishe served as writer-producer on Stargate UniverseandStargate SG-1. Gero is repped by TFC Management and Ziffren Brittenham.
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- Scott
The only thing I ask is that we don’t have short 10 episode seasons. Stargate is a special series that really needs a minimum of 20 episodes a year (More if possible) in order to breathe. Anything less will risk the series not being successful.
The Stargate movie was just average. SG-1 made it fun, Atlantis was fun but SG Discovery was a bit dark. Yes I watched Discovery but it was work. With out the original cast it’s going hard to take in. Prove me wrong,don’t disappoint me.
- Anonymous
This needs to be a direct continuation from the original ’94 film. Way too muck mythology out there to make a sequel series to the previous tv shows. And give us the original film in 4k while your at it!
- Charles Boyung
You want this to continue from the very average (at best) movie rather than the much higher quality TV series? Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.
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