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Author: Milks26 Time: 7-20-2015 20:25 Subject: 'Xena: Warrior Princess' Reboot in the Works at NBC

Producers NBC and NBCUniversal International are currently searching for a writer to board the reboot, which hails from original executive producers Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi.
Twenty years after it first premiered as a Hercules spinoff, Xena: Warrior Princess could be returning to television.
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that NBC and NBC Universal International are prepping a reboot of the beloved Lucy Lawless action-adventure drama. The drama is in the extremely early development stages and a search for a writer is currently underway. Original executive producers Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi are also involved in the project, which is considered to be a "modern reboot." It's unclear what, if any, role original star Lawless would have, though sources tell THR that insiders would like the original star to have both a role onscreen and behind the scenes. The drama is eyed for 2016. It's too early to know if Xena 2.0 would be a limited 13-episode run similar to Fox's revived 24 or a more standard full-season order. Insiders say the hope is for the new Xena to be an ongoing (read: renewable) series.

Sources say the new Xena would have to have the charisma and charm of Lawless and the smarts of The Hunger Games' Katniss as producers are said to be looking for a sophisticated and smart superhero for a new generation

courtesy http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/xena-warrior-princess-reboot-nbc-809355

Author: Milks26 Time: 7-20-2015 20:29 Subject: Reply 1#1 Milks26's post

Why????

I don't see anyone pulling off that role. If they do succeed - it will crash & burn like Knight Rider did.

Author: bala Time: 7-20-2015 22:38 Subject: Reply 2#2 Milks26's post

Female heroes are all the rage this season but i agree Lucy Lawless was great in that role no-one could ever fill her shoes because no comparison when she did it. Yes this likely to get canned within few episode.

Author: arksongbird80 Time: 7-22-2015 16:39

I've read it was all just a rumor...

Author: bala Time: 7-22-2015 22:10 Subject: Reply 4#4 arksongbird80's post

yeah but until we get actual confirmation from network and not old actress who plays her.

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However, it's possible the producers are pitching NBC without Lawless' involvement, right?

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