Stargate SG-1 Star Michael Shanks Rallies Fans After Amazon Axes Revival, Says ‘Now Is the Time to Say Something’
Michael Shanks, star of the original Stargate SG-1 series, is rallying fans to protest Amazon Prime Video’s cancellation of its planned Stargate franchise revival. The show was scrapped just six months after Amazon announced the project, shocking fans and industry observers.
An initial report attributed the cancellation to concerns the series would not appeal beyond the franchise’s core fanbase. However, Joseph Mallozzi, a veteran Stargate writer who was working on the revival, has disputed this explanation, suggesting other undisclosed factors may have influenced Amazon’s decision.
Shanks’ public call for fan action underscores frustration within the creative community over the abrupt cancellation. His appeal to supporters to “say something” indicates growing momentum among cast and crew to challenge the decision and advocate for the franchise’s future.