Reports that the new
Battlestar Galactica series would be a reboot of the classic sci-fi franchise appear to be inaccurate.
Sam Esmail, the creator of the Emmy Award-winning
Mr. Robot who has signed on to develop the new series for NBCUniversal's upcoming premium streaming service Peacock, has denied that the series would be a reboot of Ronald D. Moore's modern take on the franchise, but instead focus on a new story set within that universe.
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"Sam Esmail ✔ @samesmail
BSG fans, this will NOT be a remake of the amazing series
@RonDMoore launched because... why mess with perfection? Instead, we’ll explore a new story within the mythology while staying true to the spirit of Battlestar. So say we all!"