Joe Flanigan , known for his role as Lt. Colonel John Sheppard in Stargate Atlantis , has made several high-profile attempts to purchase or lease the franchise from MGM to prevent it from lying dormant. While these efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, they are well-documented through fan conventions and recent interviews. Overview of Attempted Purchase
: While Flanigan does not own the rights, he has remained active in the community. Most recently, he shared that Martin Gero invited him into the writers' room in Los Angeles as they develop the new revival for Prime Video. joe flanigan buy stargate
: In November 2025, Amazon MGM Studios officially greenlit a new original Stargate series led by franchise veteran Martin Gero . Joe Flanigan , known for his role as Lt