‘Blake’s 7’ Reboot Underway by ‘Last of Us’ Director Peter Hoar

Filmmaker Peter Hoar, recognized for his Emmy-nominated work on HBO’s “The Last of Us,” is embarking on a new project to reboot the beloved British sci-fi series, Blake’s 7. This initiative is part of his newly established production company, Multitude Productions, alongside industry veterans Matthew Bouch and Jason Haigh-Ellery.

About Blake’s 7

Blake’s 7, originally created by Terry Nation, aired on the BBC from 1978 to 1981. The show spanned four seasons and focused on political dissident Roj Blake and his band of rebels fighting against a totalitarian regime known as the Terran Federation. Despite several unsuccessful reboot attempts over the years, the series remains a cult classic.

Multitude Productions and New Ventures

Multitude Productions aims to fill a noticeable gap in the market for genre-based British intellectual property. The company has already secured the rights to Blake’s 7. The team is currently exploring co-production opportunities with various American and European streaming services.

Key Team Members

• Peter Hoar: Director and co-founder of Multitude Productions.
• Matthew Bouch: Executive involved in securing funding and partnerships.
• Jason Haigh-Ellery: West End producer and co-founder.
• Lizzie Worsdell: Executive producer with a strong indie background.

Creative Vision

Hoar intends to direct the Blake’s 7 reboot, with a focus on maintaining the series’ integrity and charm, similar to what made “Andor” successful. He believes that quality storytelling can prevail even with lower budgets, a concept he emphasizes given the current state of high-end scripted content.

Future Projects

In addition to the Blake’s 7 reboot, Multitude Productions is busy developing multiple projects, including:

• A series adaptation of Luke Rhinehart’s The Search for the Dice Man.
• Film adaptations of Patrick Carman’s Skeleton Creek series.
• Further explorations into video game adaptations and a sci-fi series in collaboration with ITV.

Bouch expresses enthusiasm for a collaborative writing model, encouraging the return of multiple writers to projects. He and Hoar aim to redefine how British IP is developed, ensuring it resonates on an international scale.

Conclusion

As they embark on this exciting venture, Hoar and Bouch believe that now is the perfect time to explore innovative approaches in television production. Their vision for the Blake’s 7 reboot and various projects from Multitude Productions reflects their comprehensive understanding of the current entertainment landscape.