Here’s Proof That Brad Wright’s New Stargate Script Exists GateWorld

The fans who were waiting for a bite of information regarding Brad Wright’s fourth canon Stargate series, we can look forward to this little (but exciting) tease of what could soon be on the way…if Amazon gives it the green light.

Joseph Mallozzi – who was a longtime writer and producer on Stargate SG-1, Atlantisand Universe – at share the title page of Brad Wright’s Stargate pilot on social media, with the caption “a little light reading before the weekend”.

Mallozzi appears to have edited the page to obscure part of the show’s title, Stargate: _______. Or maybe Wright himself hasn’t decided on the show’s full name yet and left the text box as a placeholder to fill in later.

A little light reading before the weekend.#Stargate pic.twitter.com/Mm1ltZFpQa

—Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) March 24, 2022

For anyone who wants to bet on what might be in mind for the title of the show, Jeans on Twitter noted that “with font and box size it would be 7 letters.” another fan noted “Stargate: Legacy” would be a possibility that fits the space.

Either way, let the guesswork begin!

Same David Hewlettwho played Dr. Rodney McKay on Atlantis Stargate, also participated in the party. He scribbled “McKay” on the empty text box, saying, “I corrected the cover page for you @bradtravelers…it’s ok, consider it a gift.” »

I corrected this cover page for you @bradtravelers …it’s okay, consider it a gift. ❤️🤓😉 https://t.co/JfZZ6IOnFi pic.twitter.com/6Xc1sccB7n

—David Hewlett (@dhewlett) March 24, 2022

As exciting as this is, it’s important to remember two things. First, the series hasn’t been greenlit yet, and there’s no guarantee that Amazon will ultimately choose to accept Wright’s pitch for a new series. And, two, if Amazon picks up this series, it might be a while before it hits our TV screens.

When a fan asked how long the process could take, Mallozzi responded“It depends on Amazon. If they greenlight the show, say next week, Brad could set up a writers room by May. Some scripts written for early summer, go into production in the second half of this year, start releasing new #Stargate episodes in the summer of 2023. Give or take.

In a correspondent blog post Mallozzi added optimistically: “Are we close to locking down that elusive sixth chevron? May be. You know what would really, really help? Let Amazon know you’re looking forward to Brad Wright’s new Stargate series.

Mallozzi’s “sixth chevron” comment recalls his Reddit comment in 2020, where he answered a question about the status of Brad Wright’s potential new Stargate series. “Someone asked me how many rafters had been locked. I told them five,” Mallozzi said.

Brad Wright first announced that he was “talking with MGM” about Stargate during an appearance at the Gatecon fan convention in 2018. Then, in early 2019, he reiterated on the fan podcast “Nerks of the Hub” that he was actively working with the studio on a new show.

Wright later revealed that his new Stargate pitch would see the Stargate program now revealed to the public and take place in the present day. And he confirmed that it would include appearances from former cast members of SG-1 and Atlantis (at least) – while introducing new characters and moving the franchise in a new direction.

Stargate’s potential fourth series has been on the slow train in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I wrote a pilot for [MGM] and the timing couldn’t have been worse in terms of delivery,” Wright said. Cold blood, “because the pandemic hit about the time I was typing the end.” The future of its proposed fourth series suddenly became uncertain, as studios around the world tightened their budgets and struggled to restart film and TV productions safely.

Brad Wright and Richard Dean Anderson at San Diego Comic-Con (2008).

Then, in May 2021, Amazon announced it was buying Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and all of its assets, including the Stargate franchise. This created an additional degree of uncertainty for Brad Wright’s fourth series, as the changing of the guard could lead to a change in the studio’s creative strategy – or a lengthy acquisition process during which plans for the Stargate franchise would remain. in limbo.

But now, less than a year later, Amazon’s acquisition of MGM is complete and the studio is free to move forward with a Stargate movie or series for its streaming service, Amazon Prime Video.

No later than February Wright clarified that he was unaware of Amazon and MGM’s intentions regarding Stargate. But he seems eager to take over the captain’s chair of a new Stargate series, if they give him the green light.

With any luck – and a bit of fan lobbying – we could still see a new Stargate series grace our TV screens in the next few years.

Are you interested in seeing Brad Wright’s fourth Stargate series – or would you like to see Amazon take Stargate in a different direction? Maybe you have an idea of ​​the full title of the show that Brad has in mind?

Let us know in the comments section below and keep your browser locked to GateWorld for future updates!