Stargate Is Finally Being Revived, And I Have One Big Hope Coming Through The Portal

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Although Stargate isn’t as widely known as sci-fi classics like Star Wars and Star Trek, it’s maintained a loyal following since the original 1994 film with Kurt Russell and James Spader. The story, which revolves around alien wormholes that allow instant travel across the universe, grew through several TV shows, web series, and movies released between 1997 and 2018. Now, Stargate is being brought back, and I’m already hoping for something specific as the revival begins.

Amazon MGM Studios, the company behind the popular Stargate series, announced today that Martin Gero will lead a new Stargate show for Amazon Prime Video. Gero is known for running shows like Blindspot and the recent Quantum Leap reboot. He’s actually a Stargate veteran, having started as a story editor on Stargate: Atlantis and later working as a consulting producer on Stargate Universe. In a video announcement, Gero also confirmed that the new series will continue the story from the original Stargate shows.

This isn’t a continuation of the old series; it’s a fresh start with a completely new story within the Stargate universe. We really want both longtime fans and new viewers to enjoy it. One of the great things about Prime Video is its global reach, so we’re aiming for a show that existing fans will feel is the Stargate they’ve been waiting for, but also one that new audiences can jump into without needing to have seen the previous shows. They can start with the first episode and discover it for themselves, and if they’re hooked, then explore the rest of the Stargate world.

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I’m really happy the new Stargate series isn’t a complete reboot like the Star Trek movies from the Kelvin timeline. I enjoy those films, but Stargate doesn’t need a completely separate reality. As the creator Martin Gero mentioned, it’s perfectly achievable to make a new show that both attracts new viewers and satisfies longtime fans, all within the existing Stargate universe, instead of starting over with a clean slate.

Now that we’ve addressed that point, I’m really hoping the new Stargate series will feature Richard Dean Anderson as Jack O’Neill. He originally took on the role from Kurt Russell when Stargate: SG-1 started in 1997, and fans will remember him as the star of the original MacGyver. Anderson was a main cast member for the first eight seasons of SG-1, made guest appearances in the last two, and was in the movie Stargate: Continuum. He also appeared in four episodes of Stargate: Atlantis and six of Stargate Universe. For many longtime fans, Anderson is the face most associated with the Stargate franchise, and I’d say he’s either the most recognizable, or very close to it.

It’s been over a decade since Richard Dean Anderson last appeared on screen, with his last role being a guest spot on Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23 in 2013. I’m hoping the new Stargate revival will bring him back to television. He doesn’t necessarily need to be a main character; I’d love to see him reprise his role as Jack O’Neill in a recurring or guest appearance, perhaps as a high-ranking military figure still involved with the Stargate program. Having him return would be a great way to connect the original series with the new one.

We’ll be watching for updates on this new Stargate series, including whether Michael Anderson will join the cast. The project’s creative team includes Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell, who will executive produce with Stargate‘s original creators, Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich. Brad Wright and Joe Mallozzi, key creative figures from past Stargate shows, will also contribute as consulting producers.

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2025-11-19 23:08