Battlestar Galactica's Reboot Just Took Another Step Backwards

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Following the announcement of Sam Esmail's attachment to Apple's Metropolis series, the new Battlestar Galactica reboot just took another step backwards. Battlestar Galactica began airing in 2004 and was immediately met with critical acclaim, as viewers praised the acting, cinematic visuals, and political commentary. The series came to an end in 2009, after four seasons. In 2019, it was announced that NBCUniversal was planning a reboot of the series as part of their Peacock streaming service. The new series would be set in the same continuity as the 2004 show.

Sam Esmail is set to serve as executive producer of the series. Esmail is known as the showrunner and director of Mr. Robot. The series was praised for its experimental visuals and complex storytelling, something that carried over into Esmail's subsequent project, Homecoming. Esmail's creative involvement in the project was confirmed when he explained (via Collider) that he envisions a strange release schedule for Battlestar Galactica's episodes. The idea is to release the episodes in batches that are appropriate for the story, rather than releasing the entire season all at once or on a weekly basis.

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However, with Apple giving Esmail's Metropolis remake a series order, the showrunner may see his attention divided between projects. Michael Lesslie, who had previously written The Little Drummer Girl, was supposed to serve as showrunner on the new Battlestar Galactica series but left the project in 2021. While Sam Esmail has not stated that he's leaving the reboot, most of his focus will presumably be placed on the new Metropolis miniseries, as he is directing and writing every single episode.