Writer Tapped For Peacock’s Battlestar Galactica Reboot

Peacock has found a writer for its upcoming Battlestar Galactica reboot. As reported previously, the NBCUniversal streaming service is creating a new series set in the Galactica universe and Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot) is shepherding the project. Now, Deadline reports that Michael Lesslie (Little Drummer Girl, Macbeth) will write and executive produce the series.

Esmail has said that the show will not be a remake, noting, “why mess with perfection? Instead, we’ll explore a new story within the mythology while staying true to the spirit of Battlestar.”

Lesslie said, “I am beyond excited to be taking on this iconic and inspirational show. As a lifelong devotee, I know that the possibilities of Battlestar Galactica’s world are infinite and that each iteration has raised the bar for epic and intelligent sci-fi storytelling. The teams at Esmail Corp, UCP and Peacock are second to none, and I already know that we are going to honour Glen A Larson and Ronald D Moore’s landmark series and break new boundaries with our own vision. It’s a dream come true – one I just can’t wait to share with fans, new and old alike. So say we all.”