Lucy Lawless as Xena:Warrior Princess
Another action-adventure hero is getting a reboot as Xena: Warrior Princess may be headed back to the small screen in 2016. According to a report from TV LINE, NBC Universal is looking into bringing back the heroine sometime next year. Executive Producers Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi are trying to bring back the show which ran from 1995-2001 in syndication. They are searching for a writer to do a modern reboot on the series.
Original Xena actress Lucy Lawless will have some presence on the show both in front of and behind the camera. This is no surprise as the role made Lawless a household name. Also she and Tapert fell in love on the show and were married in 1998.
With the rise of superheroes as well as elite women in sports including Ronda Rousey, Serena Williams, and the recent World Cup win by the U.S. Women's soccer team, it's no surprise that NBC would be looking at Xena for a reboot.
Xena: Warrior Princess was an actual spinoff of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys as Xena was a villain that led her army across Greece and conquered many villages. Hercules stands in her way and turns her from a villain into a hero by his example. The big question will be whether this new reboot will stick to this origin or will it change to reflect a new sensibility.
Xena and Hercules were special for their time as there weren't a lot of sci-fi/superhero shows on the air at that time and because they offered a modern take on greek mythology. Now with the explosion of pop culture, superheroes and sci-fi are everywhere. It might take something special to lure in new fans. One advantage is that Xena is a known brand. As a fan I would love to see Xena back on TV. I hope this rumor works out.
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