Sorry, ‘Orville’ Faithful, Seth MacFarlane Has a New Sci-Fi Show in the Works
Ever since The Orville: New Horizons wrapped on Hulu back in 2022, Seth MacFarlane has had to field questions about whether or not the cult-beloved sci-fi series will return. Earlier this year, he revealed that he has scripts for a fourth season all written; he just hasn’t been able to find enough time to turn his attention back to the show. It was an encouraging update for the show’s fan base, at least until today’s news that MacFarlane has a new sci-fi show in development, this time at Peacock.
- ▪Ever since The Orville: New Horizons wrapped on Hulu back in 2022, Seth MacFarlane has had to field questions about whether or not the cult-beloved sci-fi series will return.
- ▪Earlier this year, he revealed that he has scripts for a fourth season all written; he just hasn’t been able to find enough time to turn his attention back to the show.
- ▪It was an encouraging update for the show’s fan base, at least until today’s news that MacFarlane has a new sci-fi show in development, this time at Peacock.
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Ever since The Orville: New Horizons wrapped on Hulu back in 2022, Seth MacFarlane has had to field questions about whether or not the cult-beloved sci-fi series will return. Earlier this year, he revealed that he has scripts for a fourth season all written; he just hasn’t been able to find enough time to turn his attention back to the show. It was an encouraging update for the show’s fan base, at least until today’s news that MacFarlane has a new sci-fi show in development, this time at Peacock. It’s called Future Housewives, and the creative team includes Orville veteran Brannon Braga, who also worked on Star Trek shows The Next Generation, Voyager, and Enterprise. With Ronald D. Moore, he also co-wrote feature films Star Trek Generations and Star Trek: First Contact.
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