Lucy Lawless, best known for her role as the titular warrior in the 1990s cult series Xena: Warrior Princess, has urged fans not to get their hopes up over reports of a modern reboot. Taking to Twitter, the actress described the speculation as 'wishful thinking', despite having previously expressed enthusiasm for reviving the show.
The Hollywood Reporter claimed on July 20 that a reboot was in development, with original creators Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert involved. A 2016 premiere date was reportedly being targeted, though the project was said to be in 'extremely early development stages'. It remains unclear whether Lawless would appear in any capacity.
Lawless, who married Tapert after the series ended, spoke positively about a potential revival at San Diego Comic-Con earlier in July, telling HitFix: 'They’re fools not to bring it back.' However, her recent social media post suggests no concrete plans are in place.
Xena: Warrior Princess originally aired for six seasons from 1995 to 2001, gaining a devoted cult following. The show, created by Raimi (director of the Spider-Man films) and Tapert, is noted for its portrayal of Xena and her companion Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) as lesbian icons.
