Amazon’s Scrapped Stargate Show Featured Daniel Jackson Trapped in a Parallel Universe
Amazon has cancelled its planned Stargate reboot series, which would have featured Michael Shanks reprising his iconic role as Dr. Daniel Jackson from the original Stargate SG-1 series. According to Shanks’ confirmation at the Starfury: Ascension 2 convention in Birmingham, UK this past weekend, the cancelled project would have followed Jackson’s character trapped in a parallel universe, offering a fresh narrative direction for the franchise revival.
Details about the scrapped show emerged through the popular Stargate fan podcast Dial the Gate following Shanks’ convention appearance. The actor’s announcement represents the first official confirmation of Amazon’s involvement in the project, though specific production details remain limited. The cancellation marks another addition to Amazon’s roster of scrapped streaming projects in recent years, reflecting ongoing competitive pressures within the streaming industry.
The news carries significance for the dedicated Stargate fanbase, particularly devotees of SG-1 who have long sought new official content from the franchise. Shanks’ attachment to the project suggested Amazon was targeting longtime fans by bringing back a central character from the original series while exploring new storylines within the established universe. The cancellation denies fans what could have been a continuation of the story featuring one of the franchise’s most beloved characters.