NBC is charging ahead with its Xena: Warrior Princess reboot, tapping LOST alum Javier Grillo-Marxuach to pen the script for the project which is eyed for 2016, per THR:
Sources tell THR that the reboot will follow a new, modern Xena, with the lead actress needing to have the charisma and charm of original star Lucy Lawless and the smarts of The Hunger Games‘ Katniss as producers are said to be looking for a sophisticated and smart superhero for a new generation. The potential series is being eyed for 2016.
Original series lead Lucy Lawless is not currently involved in the NBC reboot.
OriginalXenaFan says
How are you able to bring back Xena when she was beheaded? Did Gabrielle manage to sew her head back on? Why do all the old classic shows have to be dug up and redone? The original is great just the way it is. The networks really have run out of ideas. No wonder they can’t keep shows going anymore.