Brad Wright on 'Stargate Universe': 'We haven't given up'

Brad Wright on ‘Stargate Universe’: ‘We haven’t given up’

Be of good cheer this holiday season, “Stargate Universe” fans. Syfy may not have shot down the Destiny just yet.

“We haven’t given up on finishing the story we started,” executive producer and series co-creator Brad Wright said via email Thursday.

On Dec. 16, Syfy confirmed on Twitter that it wouldn’t pick up “SGU” for a third season. (It is set to air the remaining 10 episodes of Season 2 in spring 2011.) The “Stargate” franchise helped turn Syfy, then Sci Fi, into a cable network player when “SG-1” moved to the network in 2002.

Wright was on a trip when he heard about the cancellation, but since returning he has been exploring options for continuing the series in some form. He and officials at franchise owner MGM have been discussing several options, he said, and he’s thankful for fan support.

“It’s heartening to see so many people upset about Syfy’s cancellation of the show,” he wrote, “but it’s important to remember that their license fee represented only a portion of our total budget.”

Now, before you get on Twitter to falsely declare that the franchise is saved, read this paragraph carefully. This news does not mean any plan or timetable has been created for the revival of either “SGU” or the “Stargate” franchise, or any deal has been struck with a network. It simply means that the parties are looking into a lot of possibilities, but much work remains to be done before we can celebrate.

So be patient, keep the faith, continue campaigning for the show’s return and be sure to watch the final 10 episodes of “Stargate Universe” Season 2 live on Syfy. (For other ideas, check out this article from Joseph Dilworth at Pop Culture Zoo.)