Fans Rally to #SaveTheGate: Efforts to Revive 'Stargate' Series After Amazon MGM Studios Cancellation
A planned revival series of "Stargate" that was in the works at Amazon MGM Studios has been canceled. Martin Gero was set to be the showrunner, but details about the storyline were never revealed. Reports suggested that Amazon executives were concerned about the series' potential to attract a new audience beyond existing fans. The writers' room had spent nearly 20 weeks developing the series before the project was scrapped.
Following the cancellation news, former "Stargate" co-showrunner Joseph Mallozzi shared his thoughts on the series. The Stargate fandom has since been mobilizing efforts to persuade Amazon to reconsider its decision. Actor Michael Shanks, known for his role as Dr. Daniel Jackson in the series, has shown support for a Change.org petition that has garnered around 60,000 signatures. Shanks emphasized that this could be the last opportunity for original creators and performers to be involved in a new "Stargate" show.
Fans have been actively engaging on social media platforms with the hashtag #SaveTheGate to express their support for the revival of the series. The community is rallying together to make their voices heard and urge Amazon to reconsider the cancellation. If you are a fan of "Stargate" and wish to see the original creators and performers involved in a new series, now is the time to show your support and let Amazon know that you want to see the franchise continue. Let's join forces to #SaveTheGate and keep the Stargate legacy alive.