WandaVision Creator Jac Schaeffer to Develop New Stargate Series for Amazon MGM

After a failed attempt, Amazon MGM Studios is once again developing a Stargate series. According to Variety, the company is bringing on Jac Schaeffer, the showrunner of Disney Plus’s WandaVision.

Jac Schaeffer takes on Stargate project

Amazon has wanted to create a Stargate television series for a while now. Martin Gero, creator of Blindspot, had worked on various Stargate television series early in his career, so bringing him on board for a new series felt like the right move in 2025. Unfortunately, the project was canceled early in development.

According to Variety, Amazon was concerned that Gero’s take on the series would not have broad appeal. Despite these setbacks, Amazon wasn’t ready to give up and was still on the prowl for a writer, and it seems the studio has found her.

Earlier this year, the company made a three-year deal with Jac Schaeffer. Amazon is now taking advantage of the agreement by handing her the Stargate project. Viewers likely know Schaeffer best for her work as the creator of WandaVision and Agatha All Along, two critically acclaimed shows that reached the top of the charts on Disney Plus. Amazon is hoping she can replicate that success with a Stargate show.

Very little is known about this project or how it differs from Martin Gero’s take. Schaeffer will put her own spin on the material.

Taking on this project is a significant responsibility. There is a special place for Stargate in the hearts of veteran science fiction fans. Additionally, the show may capture the attention of a younger audience who haven’t been as exposed to it compared to rival sci-fi franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek. There is no release window for this new Stargate show at this time.

Source: Polygon