NBC and NBC Universal International are reportedly planning a reboot of the 90s action adventure-drama "Xena: The Warrior Princess."
"Xena" The Warrior Princess," which first aired in 1995 and wrapped up in 2001, starred New Zealand-born actress Lucy Lawless. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the reboot project is still in early stages. In fact, the producers are purportedly stilllooking for writers for the show.
"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,'" The Hollywood Reporter wrote.
"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."
Daily Mail reported that amid news of a possible "Xena: The Warrior Princess" reboot, Lucy Lawless expressed what she knows about the possibility of the project through Twitter.
"Sorry, friends! news of a #Xena reboot is just a rumor. I'd love it to happen one day but it's still in the wishful thinking stage," Lucy Lawless wrote in a tweet.
Is Lucy Lawless left out of the planning for the upcoming project because producers are not thinking of getting to reprise her role for the "Xena: The Warrior Princess" reboot?
Lucy Lawless previously expressed in Comic-Con that she'd love to see a reboot of "Xena" even if the project involves her or otherwise.
"I've been pitching that show...because...there's a swell of interest still," Lucy Lawless said, as quoted by Fox News. "I'm always being peppered with questions [about] when the 'Xena' movie is coming. Guys, I'm pitching my ass off to make it happen, whether it's with me or not."
