5) Galaxy Quest
The Movie: One of the funniest sci-fi comedies out there, Galaxy Quest is a sharp-witted yet affectionate spoof of Star Trek and its associated fandom. Starring a terrific cast including Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman and Sam Rockwell, it features the actors of a sci-fi TV show being whisked off into space by some well-meaning aliens who think they really are their characters.
After a sequel was rumoured for years, Amazon announced that they were working on a TV continuation of the movie, allegedly starring the original cast, in 2015. After the tragic death of Rickman in 2016, however, the project is said to be put on hold.
The TV Show: Though you have to respect the decision to put the project to bed upon the loss of Rickman – he was undoubtedly a highlight of the film – it is sad that the Galaxy Quest TV series might be no more. The movie was somewhat ahead of its time for being so squarely aimed at sci-fi nerds and a show, perhaps in the mold of Futurama or Red Dwarf, could be a lot of fun.
If there was to be a TV show, it would now have to be a re-imagining of the film, with an all-new cast – hopefully one with as much sci-fi cred as the stars of the movie.
Published: Oct 17, 2016 01:03 pm