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On Monday, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that NBC and NBC Universal have started work on a “modern reboot” of Xena: Warrior Princess, the action-adventure cult favourite, but say the project is still in the very early stages of development.

Original Xena executive producers Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi will be involved in the project, but the network is still looking for a writer to script the spinoff of the beloved ’90s series.

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Xena ran from 1995 to 2001, airing in more than 100 countries and ranking in the top five syndicated dramas for all six seasons.

It’s still too early to know if Lucy Lawless, the original warrior princess, will play a role in the project, but the actress is keen to see Xena return in any capacity. “I’ve been pitching that show … because … there’s a swell of interest still,” she said recently while promoting her role in the upcoming Evil Dead sequel. “I’m always being peppered with questions (about) when the Xena movie is coming. Guys, I’m pitching my ass off to make it happen, whether it’s with me or not.”