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| | :''This article refers to the 2019 re-imagined version of ''Battlestar Galactica''. For previous incarnations of ''Battlestar Galactica'', see: either [[Original Series]] or the [[Re-imagined Series]].'' |
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| Announced on the 41st anniversary of the [[Original Series|1978 ''Battlestar Galactica'' series]], this new series was inspired by [[Ronald D. Moore]]'s [[Re-imagined Series]].<ref group="development" name="esmail_announcement_2019">{{cite_web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/battlestar-galactica-reboot-sam-esmail-works-at-nbcus-streamer-1239018|title='Battlestar Galactica' Reboot From Sam Esmail in the Works at NBCU's Streamer|accessdate=17 September 2019|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley}}</ref> | | Announced on the 41st anniversary of the [[Original Series|1978 ''Battlestar Galactica'' series]], this new series is inspired by the [[Ronald D. Moore]]-lead [[Re-imagined Series]].<ref name="esmail">{{cite_web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/battlestar-galactica-reboot-sam-esmail-works-at-nbcus-streamer-1239018|title='Battlestar Galactica' Reboot From Sam Esmail in the Works at NBCU's Streamer|accessdate=17 September 2019|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley}}</ref> |
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| Following the announcement wherein NBC claimed that the new series was a "reboot,"<ref group="development" name="nbcu_peacock_launch_announcement">{{cite_web|url=http://www.nbcuniversal.com/press-release/nbcuniversal-announces-%E2%80%98peacock%E2%80%99-name-its-streaming-service-and-unveils-initial|title=NBCUNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES 'PEACOCK' AS THE NAME OF ITS STREAMING SERVICE AND UNVEILS INITIAL CONTENT LINEUP|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019}}</ref> Esmail went to Twitter to clarify that "it will '''NOT''' be a remake of the amazing series by @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]]!"<ref group="development" name="esmail_twitter_clarification_not_remake">{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/samesmail/status/1173987378894999552#:~:text=BSG%20fans%2C%20this%20will%20NOT%20be%20a%20remake|title=Sam Esmail Tweet|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=17 September 2019}}</ref> | | Following the announcement wherein NBC claimed that the new series was a "reboot,"<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.nbcuniversal.com/press-release/nbcuniversal-announces-%E2%80%98peacock%E2%80%99-name-its-streaming-service-and-unveils-initial|title=NBCUNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES ‘PEACOCK’ AS THE NAME OF ITS STREAMING SERVICE AND UNVEILS INITIAL CONTENT LINEUP|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019}}</ref> Esmail went to Twitter to clarify that "it will '''NOT''' be a remake of the amazing series by @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]]!"<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/samesmail/status/1173987378894999552|title=Sam Esmail Tweet|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=17 September 2019}}</ref> |
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| Furthermore, according to the website Deadline.com, "We hear Esmail had been in touch with Moore, who blessed the idea of him taking on the franchise, because of Esmail's passion for Moore's show."<ref group="development" name="deadline_moore_blessing_franchise">{{cite_web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/09/battlestar-galactica-reboot-drama-series-sam-esmail-nbc-streaming-service-peacock-1202736127/|title='Battlestar Galactica' Reboot From Sam Esmail Headed For NBCU's Peacock Streaming Service|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019|last=Hipes|first=Patrick}}</ref> This was clarified by Esmail himself in an interview October 2019, wherein he notes that he spoke to Moore and asked: "A, are you OK with this? And B, if you are, how do we proceed?" Esmail also noted that Moore "said he was OK with it as long as it wasn't a reboot — which was in line with what I was thinking."<ref group="commentary" name="esmail_thr_moore_conversation_reboot">{{cite_web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sam-esmail-battlestar-galactica-life-mr-robot-1244397#:~:text=I%20talked%20to%20him%20and%20said%2C%20%E2%80%9CA%2C%20are%20you%20OK%20with%20this%3F%20And%20B%2C%20if%20you%20are%2C%20how%20do%20we%20proceed%3F%E2%80%9D|title=Sam Esmail on 'Battlestar Galactica' and Life After 'Mr. Robot'|date=03 October 2019|accessdate=03 October 2019|last=O'Connell|first=Michael}}</ref> | | Furthermore, according to the website Deadline.com, "We hear Esmail had been in touch with Moore, who blessed the idea of him taking on the franchise, because of Esmail's passion for Moore's show."<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/09/battlestar-galactica-reboot-drama-series-sam-esmail-nbc-streaming-service-peacock-1202736127/|title=‘Battlestar Galactica’ Reboot From Sam Esmail Headed For NBCU’s Peacock Streaming Service|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019|last=Hipes|first=Patrick}}</ref> This was clarified by Esmail himself in an interview October 2019, wherein he notes that he spoke to Moore and asked: "A, are you OK with this? And B, if you are, how do we proceed?" Esmail also noted that Moore "said he was OK with it as long as it wasn't a reboot — which was in line with what I was thinking."<ref name="thr-100319">{{cite_web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sam-esmail-battlestar-galactica-life-mr-robot-1244397|title=Sam Esmail on 'Battlestar Galactica' and Life After 'Mr. Robot'|date=03 October 2019|accessdate=03 October 2019|last=O'Connell|first=Michael}}</ref> |
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| Meanwhile, fan reaction is understandably mixed, with some questioning publicly as to why another ''Battlestar Galactica'' series is necessary to some even voicing doubt on Esmail's claims. | | Meanwhile, fan reaction is understandably mixed, with some questioning publicly as to why another ''Battlestar Galactica'' series is necessary to some even voicing doubt on Esmail's claims. |
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| Reaction from cast and crew members is also fairly positive, with initial responses posted to social media by [[Katee Sackhoff]] ({{callsign|Starbuck}}), [[Aaron Douglas]] ([[Galen Tyrol]]), [[Sam Witwer]] ([[Alex Quartararo]]), [[Rekha Sharma]] ([[Tory Foster]]), and others. (See: the [[#Official Statements|Official statements]] section.) | | Reaction from cast and crew members is also fairly positive, with initial responses posted to social media by [[Katee Sackhoff]] ([[Kara Thrace]]), [[Aaron Douglas]] ([[Galen Tyrol]]), [[Sam Witwer]] ([[Alex Quartararo]]), [[Rekha Sharma]] ([[Tory Foster]]), and others. (See: the [[#Official Statements|Official statements]] section.) |
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| Executive produced by [[Sam Esmail]] under an overall deal with [[Universal Content Productions]] that itself was renewed February 2019, this series was intended to leverage the ''Battlestar'' brand for NBC's own specialty streaming service called [[Peacock]] and was originally planned to launch as early as April 2020.<ref group="development" name="peacock_launch_timeline_2020">{{cite_web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbcuniversals-streaming-strategy-name-programming-lineup-revealed-1240157|title=The Hollywood Reporter: NBCUniversal's Streaming Strategy, Name, Programming Lineup Revealed|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=17 September 2019|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley}}</ref> | | Executive produced by [[Sam Esmail]] under an overall deal with [[Universal Content Productions]] that itself was renewed February 2019, this series will leverage the ''Battlestar'' brand for NBC's own specialty streaming service called [[Peacock]] and may launch as early as April 2020.<ref name="peacock">{{cite_web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbcuniversals-streaming-strategy-name-programming-lineup-revealed-1240157|title=The Hollywood Reporter: NBCUniversal's Streaming Strategy, Name, Programming Lineup Revealed|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=17 September 2019|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley}}</ref> |
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| The project remained in development for five years before being formally cancelled by Peacock in July 2024.<ref group="production" name="variety_peacock_cancellation_july_2024">{{cite_web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/battlestar-galactica-reboot-canceled-peacock-1236091898/#:~:text=The%20long-gestating%20reboot%20of%20%E2%80%9CBattlestar%20Galactica%E2%80%9D%20is%20no%20longer%20in%20development%20at%20Peacock|title='Battlestar Galactica' Reboot No Longer in the Works at Peacock|date=31 July 2024|accessdate=31 July 2024|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley}}</ref> According to sources, UCP will shop the project to other outlets.<ref group="production" name="deadline_ucp_shopping_other_outlets">{{cite_web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/battlestar-galactica-reboot-dead-peacock-1236028405/#:~:text=According%20to%20an%20individual%20with%20knowledge%20of%20the%20situation%2C%20UCP%20will%20shop%20the%20project%20to%20other%20outlets|title='Battlestar Galactica' Reboot Dead At Peacock, Will Be Shopped|date=31 July 2024|accessdate=31 July 2024|last=Kroll|first=Justin}}</ref>
| | Additional details on development, plot, casting, and confirmed airdate were not yet available as the series is considered in-development as of 17 September 2019. |
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| == Series development == | | == Series development == |
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| The series was conceived as a passion project by Sam Esmail,<ref group="development" name="esmail_passion_project_ucp_deal">{{cite_web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/battlestar-galactica-reboot-derek-simonds-showrunner-peacock-sam-esmail-1235695526/#:~:text=has%20been%20a%20passion%20project%20for%20Mr.%20Robot%20creator%20Sam%20Esmail|title='Battlestar Galactica': Derek Simonds Set As New Showrunner Of Peacock Reboot In Works From Producer Sam Esmail|date=6 January 2024|accessdate=6 January 2024|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie}}</ref> who secured an overall deal with Universal Content Productions in 2019. The series was designed to exist within the same continuity as the 2003 ''Battlestar Galactica'' series but tell a new story.<ref group="development" name="variety_same_continuity_2003_series">{{cite_web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/battlestar-galactica-reboot-canceled-peacock-1236091898/#:~:text=the%20show%20was%20said%20to%20be%20set%20in%20the%20same%20continuity%20as%20the%202003%20%E2%80%9CBattlestar%20Galactica%E2%80%9D%20series|title='Battlestar Galactica' Reboot No Longer in the Works at Peacock|date=31 July 2024|accessdate=31 July 2024|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley}}</ref>
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| === Writing and Showrunner Changes ===
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| The project experienced multiple changes in its writing leadership during its five-year development period. Michael Lesslie was initially brought aboard in May 2020 as writer, creator, and executive producer.<ref group="production" name="lesslie_attached_may_2020_showrunner_2">{{cite_web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/05/battlestar-galactica-michael-lesslie-showrunner-peacock-reboot-1202923668/#:~:text=Michael%20Lesslie%2C%20who%20was%20the%20lead%20writer%20and%20showrunner%20of%20AMC%E2%80%99s%20spy%20drama%20The%20Little%20Drummer%20Girl|title='Battlestar Galactica': Michael Lesslie To Oversee Peacock Reboot From Sam Esmail|date=4 May 2020|accessdate=4 May 2020|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie}}</ref> Lesslie, known for his work on AMC's ''The Little Drummer Girl'' and films including ''Macbeth'' and ''Assassin's Creed'', expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating he was "beyond excited to be taking on this iconic and inspirational show."<ref group="commentary" name="lesslie_statement_beyond_excited_iconic">{{cite_web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/05/battlestar-galactica-michael-lesslie-showrunner-peacock-reboot-1202923668/#:~:text=I%20am%20beyond%20excited%20to%20be%20taking%20on%20this%20iconic%20and%20inspirational%20show|title='Battlestar Galactica': Michael Lesslie To Oversee Peacock Reboot From Sam Esmail|date=4 May 2020|accessdate=4 May 2020|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie}}</ref>
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| However, in March 2021, Lesslie departed the project to work on Hulu's adaptation of Margaret Atwood's ''Maddaddam'' trilogy.<ref group="production" name="lesslie_departure_march_2021_maddaddam">{{cite_web|url=https://screenrant.com/battlestar-galactica-reboot-show-loses-writer-michael-lesslie/#:~:text=As%20Deadline%20reports%2C%20Lesslie%20has%20officially%20left%20the%20Battlestar%20Galactica%20show%20on%20Peacock%20to%20instead%20work%20on%20Maddaddam%20at%20Hulu|title=Battlestar Galactica Reboot Loses Writer|date=29 March 2021|accessdate=29 March 2021|last=Lesnick|first=Silas}}</ref> The exact reasons for Lesslie's departure remain undisclosed.<ref group="production" name="lesslie_exit_reasons_unknown">{{cite_web|url=https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/01/08/battlestar-galactica-peacock-reboot-lands-new-showrunner-in-the-sinner-creator-derek-simonds/#:~:text=the%20exact%20reasons%20as%20to%20Lesslie%E2%80%99s%20exit%20remain%20unknown|title='Battlestar Galactica' Peacock Reboot Lands New Showrunner In 'The Sinner' Creator Derek Simonds|date=8 January 2024|accessdate=8 January 2024|last=Baculi|first=Spencer}}</ref>
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| In January 2024, Derek Simonds, creator of USA Network's ''The Sinner'', was named as the new writer, executive producer, and showrunner.<ref group="production" name="simonds_new_showrunner_january_2024">{{cite_web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/battlestar-galactica-reboot-derek-simonds-showrunner-peacock-sam-esmail-1235695526/#:~:text=The%20Sinner%20creator%20Derek%20Simonds%20has%20come%20on%20board%20as%20writer%2C%20executive%20producer%20and%20showrunner|title='Battlestar Galactica': Derek Simonds Set As New Showrunner Of Peacock Reboot In Works From Producer Sam Esmail|date=6 January 2024|accessdate=6 January 2024|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie}}</ref> Simonds' appointment came after Esmail expressed optimism about the project's status following the resolution of the 2023 WGA strike, telling ''Deadline'' in October 2023: "We are working on it. And in fact, I just read a great outline and it's in great shape."<ref group="commentary" name="esmail_great_outline_shape_october_2023">{{cite_web|url=https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/01/08/battlestar-galactica-peacock-reboot-lands-new-showrunner-in-the-sinner-creator-derek-simonds/#:~:text=We%20are%20working%20on%20it%2C%E2%80%9D%20Esmail%20told%20Deadline%20in%20October%202023%20when%20asked%20about%20the%20status%20of%20project.%20%E2%80%9CAnd%20in%20fact%2C%20I%20just%20read%20a%20great%20outline%20and%20it%E2%80%99s%20in%20great%20shape|title='Battlestar Galactica' Peacock Reboot Lands New Showrunner In 'The Sinner' Creator Derek Simonds|date=8 January 2024|accessdate=8 January 2024|last=Baculi|first=Spencer}}</ref>
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| Despite the creative team changes and apparent progress, Peacock officially cancelled the project in July 2024.<ref group="production" name="variety_peacock_cancellation_july_2024">{{cite_web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/battlestar-galactica-reboot-canceled-peacock-1236091898/#:~:text=The%20long-gestating%20reboot%20of%20%E2%80%9CBattlestar%20Galactica%E2%80%9D%20is%20no%20longer%20in%20development%20at%20Peacock|title='Battlestar Galactica' Reboot No Longer in the Works at Peacock|date=31 July 2024|accessdate=31 July 2024|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley}}</ref> The project had been in development for five years but never received a formal series order.<ref group="production" name="variety_never_formally_ordered_five_years">{{cite_web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/battlestar-galactica-reboot-canceled-peacock-1236091898/#:~:text=It%20was%20never%20formally%20ordered%20to%20series%2C%20though%2C%20and%20has%20been%20in%20development%20ever%20since|title='Battlestar Galactica' Reboot No Longer in the Works at Peacock|date=31 July 2024|accessdate=31 July 2024|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley}}</ref> No specific reason was given for the cancellation,<ref group="production" name="screenrant_no_reason_given_cancellation">{{cite_web|url=https://screenrant.com/battlestar-galactic-reboot-release-date-story-updates/#:~:text=No%20reason%20was%20given%20for%20the%20cancelation|title=The Battlestar Galactica Reboot: Will It Happen? Everything We Know|date=2 August 2024|accessdate=2 August 2024|last=Foutch|first=Haleigh}}</ref> but it was reported that UCP would continue to shop the project to other streaming platforms and networks.<ref group="production" name="deadline_ucp_shopping_other_outlets_2">{{cite_web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/battlestar-galactica-reboot-dead-peacock-1236028405/#:~:text=That%20version%20of%20the%20project%20from%20Simonds%20will%20now%20be%20shopped%20to%20other%20platforms%20by%20its%20studio|title='Battlestar Galactica' Reboot Dead At Peacock, Will Be Shopped|date=31 July 2024|accessdate=31 July 2024|last=Kroll|first=Justin}}</ref>
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| : BSG fans, this will NOT be a remake of the [[Re-imagined Series|amazing series]] [[Ronald D. Moore|@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]]!<ref group="development" name="esmail_twitter_clarification_not_remake_2">{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/samesmail/status/1173987378894999552#:~:text=BSG%20fans%2C%20this%20will%20NOT%20be%20a%20remake|title=Sam Esmail's Tweet - Re: Reboot|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=17 September 2019|last=Esmail|first=Sam}}</ref> | | : BSG fans, this will NOT be a remake of the [[Re-imagined Series|amazing series]] [[Ronald D. Moore|@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]]!<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/samesmail/status/1173987378894999552|title=Sam Esmail's Tweet - Re: Reboot|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=17 September 2019|last=Esmail|first=Sam}}</ref> |
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| * ''Esmail discusses topical political commentary in response to a fan's plea to refrain from the inclusion of "identity politics or anti [[w:Donald Trump|Trump]] comentary (sic)," wherein they state that "the equilibrium between conservative AND liberal views" made "the <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Re-imagined Series]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> so special."'' | | * ''Esmail discusses topical political commentary in response to a fan's plea to refrain from the inclusion of "identity politics or anti [[w:Donald Trump|Trump]] comentary (sic)," wherein they state that "the equilibrium between conservative AND liberal views" made "the <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Re-imagined Series]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> so special."'' |
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| : Please try to remember that Trump doesn't represent liberal or conservative values. All he represents is ignorant narcissism via his banal assholery. My attacks on trump (sic) aren't on any political affiliation, just on the shittiness of his pathetically low character.<ref group="commentary" name="esmail_twitter_trump_political_commentary">{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/samesmail/status/1174428056569569280#:~:text=Please%20try%20to%20remember%20that%20Trump%20doesn%E2%80%99t%20represent%20liberal%20or%20conservative%20values|title=Sam Esmail's Tweet - Re: Battlestar Politics|date=18 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019|last=Esmail|first=Sam}}</ref> | | : Please try to remember that Trump doesn’t represent liberal or conservative values. All he represents is ignorant narcissism via his banal assholery. My attacks on trump (sic) aren’t on any political affiliation, just on the shittiness of his pathetically low character.<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/samesmail/status/1174428056569569280|title=Sam Esmail's Tweet - Re: Battlestar Politics|date=18 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019|last=Esmail|first=Sam}}</ref> |
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| : Good to know 👍🏻😉 Excited to see what you come up with. 🚀<ref group="external" name="sackhoff_twitter_excited_see_what_come_up_with">{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/kateesackhoff/status/1174164332080271361|title=Katee Sackhoff's Twitter - Re: Esmail's Clarification|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019|last=Sackhoff|first=Katee}}</ref> | | : Good to know 👍🏻😉 Excited to see what you come up with. 🚀<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/kateesackhoff/status/1174164332080271361|title=Katee Sackhoff's Twitter - Re: Esmail's Clarification|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019|last=Sackhoff|first=Katee}}</ref> |
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| * ''[[Rekha Sharma]] ([[TRS]]'s [[Tory Foster]]) initial reaction to the news via Twitter:'' | | * ''[[Rekha Sharma]] ([[TRS]]'s [[Tory Foster]]) initial reaction to the news via Twitter:'' |
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| :Cylons are NOT to be trifled with. | | :Cylons are NOT to be trifled with. |
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| :😘😘💃🏽💃🏽💪🏽💪🏽<ref group="external" name="sharma_twitter_initial_reaction_not_remake">{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/kateesackhoff/status/1174052752177029121|title=Rekha Sharma's Twitter - Re: BSG - Not a Remake|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019|last=Sharma|first=Rekha}}</ref> | | :😘😘💃🏽💃🏽💪🏽💪🏽<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/kateesackhoff/status/1174052752177029121|title=Rekha Sharma's Twitter - Re: BSG - Not a Remake|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019|last=Sharma|first=Rekha}}</ref> |
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| : Looking forward to it, Sam! And maybe you've got a place for some [[Cylon (RDM)|cylons]] (sic)...? I'd love to revisit that exquisite mythology 😘 <ref group="external" name="sharma_twitter_reply_cylons_exquisite_mythology">{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/kateesackhoff/status/1174164332080271361|title=Rekha Sharma's Twitter - Re: Esmail's Clarification|date=18 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019|last=Sharma|first=Rekha}}</ref> | | : Looking forward to it, Sam! And maybe you've got a place for some [[Cylon (RDM)|cylons]] (sic)...? I'd love to revisit that exquisite mythology 😘 <ref>{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/kateesackhoff/status/1174164332080271361|title=Rekha Sharma's Twitter - Re: Esmail's Clarification|date=18 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019|last=Sharma|first=Rekha}}</ref> |
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| * ''[[Aaron Douglas]] ([[TRS]]'s [[Galen Tyrol]]) replies to Esmail via Twitter:'' | | * ''[[Aaron Douglas]] ([[TRS]]'s [[Galen Tyrol]]) replies to Esmail via Twitter:'' |
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| : Hi Sam. I'm available & I'm very familiar with the mythology of Battlestar…. 😉 @samesmail <ref group="external" name="douglas_twitter_available_familiar_mythology">{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/theaarondouglas/status/1174100959548461056|title=Aaron Douglas' Twitter - Re: Esmail's Clarification|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019|last=Douglas|first=Aaron}}</ref> | | : Hi Sam. I’m available & I’m very familiar with the mythology of Battlestar…. 😉 @samesmail <ref>{{cite_web|url=https://twitter.com/theaarondouglas/status/1174100959548461056|title=Aaron Douglas' Twitter - Re: Esmail's Clarification|date=17 September 2019|accessdate=19 September 2019|last=Douglas|first=Aaron}}</ref> |
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| * ''[[Sam Witwer]] ([[TRS]]'s [[Alex Quartararo|Alex "Crashdown" Quartararo]]) replies to Esmail via Twitter:'' | | * ''[[Sam Witwer]] ([[TRS]]'s [[Alex Quartararo|Alex "Crashdown" Quartararo]]) replies to Esmail via Twitter:'' |
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| * [[Sam Esmail]] - Developer / Executive Producer | |
| * Chad Hamilton - Executive Producer (Esmail Corp)<ref group="production" name="hamilton_exec_producer_esmail_corp">{{cite_web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/battlestar-galactica-reboot-canceled-peacock-1236091898/#:~:text=Chad%20Hamilton%20of%20Esmail%20Corp.%20was%20also%20an%20executive%20producer|title='Battlestar Galactica' Reboot No Longer in the Works at Peacock|date=31 July 2024|accessdate=31 July 2024|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley}}</ref>
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| * Michael Lesslie - Writer, Executive Producer (2020-2021)<ref group="production" name="lesslie_attached_may_2020_showrunner">{{cite_web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/05/battlestar-galactica-michael-lesslie-showrunner-peacock-reboot-1202923668/#:~:text=Michael%20Lesslie%2C%20who%20was%20the%20lead%20writer%20and%20showrunner|title='Battlestar Galactica': Michael Lesslie To Oversee Peacock Reboot From Sam Esmail|date=4 May 2020|accessdate=4 May 2020|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie}}</ref> | | * [[Themes in Battlestar Galactica (RDM)]] |
| * Derek Simonds - Writer, Executive Producer, Showrunner (2024)<ref group="production" name="simonds_new_showrunner_january_2024">{{cite_web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/battlestar-galactica-reboot-derek-simonds-showrunner-peacock-sam-esmail-1235695526/#:~:text=The%20Sinner%20creator%20Derek%20Simonds%20has%20come%20on%20board%20as%20writer%2C%20executive%20producer%20and%20showrunner|title='Battlestar Galactica': Derek Simonds Set As New Showrunner Of Peacock Reboot In Works From Producer Sam Esmail|date=6 January 2024|accessdate=6 January 2024|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie}}</ref> | | * [[Philosophy in Battlestar Galactica]] |
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| | ===Stars=== |
| | * [[Edward James Olmos]] as [[William Adama]] |
| | * [[Mary McDonnell]] as [[Laura Roslin]] |
| | * [[Katee Sackhoff]] as [[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] |
| | * [[Jamie Bamber]] as [[Lee Adama|Lee "Apollo" Adama]] |
| | * [[James Callis]] as [[Gaius Baltar]] |
| | * [[Tricia Helfer]] as [[Number Six]] |
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| * The project represents the second major science fiction property that Esmail attempted to revive at UCP, following his work on a ''Metropolis'' series for Apple TV+ that was also cancelled during pre-production.<ref group="production" name="deadline_second_scifi_property_metropolis">{{cite_web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/battlestar-galactica-reboot-dead-peacock-1236028405/#:~:text=This%20is%20the%20second%20piece%20of%20famous%20sci-fi%20IP%20that%20Esmail%20has%20attempted%20to%20revive%20at%20UCP%2C%20along%20with%20Metropolis|title='Battlestar Galactica' Reboot Dead At Peacock, Will Be Shopped|date=31 July 2024|accessdate=31 July 2024|last=Kroll|first=Justin}}</ref> | | * [[Michael Hogan]] as [[Saul Tigh]] |
| | * [[Aaron Douglas]] as [[Galen Tyrol]] |
| | * [[Tahmoh Penikett]] as [[Karl Agathon|Karl "Helo" Agathon]] |
| | * [[Kandyse McClure]] as [[Anastasia Dualla]] |
| | * [[Paul Campbell]] as [[Billy Keikeya]] (2003-2006) |
| | * [[Alessandro Juliani]] as [[Felix Gaeta]] |
| | * [[Nicki Clyne]] as [[Cally Tyrol|Cally]] (2003-2008) |
| | * [[Samuel Witwer]] as [[Alex Quartararo|Alex "Crashdown" Quartararo]] (2004-2005) |
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