Yes, that's correct. Peter Hoar, the acclaimed director best known for his work on The Last of Us (Season 1, HBO), has officially joined the creative team behind a long-awaited reboot of the classic British sci-fi series Blake's 7. The original Blake's 7, which aired from 1978 to 1981 on the BBC, became a cult favorite for its gritty tone, complex characters, and anti-authoritarian themes. The new reboot is being developed by the BBC and is set to explore the story of the rebel group led by the enigmatic Roj Blake, who fights against the oppressive Terran Federation. Peter Hoar is attached as director and executive producer, bringing his signature visual storytelling and intense, character-driven narrative style—hallmarks of his acclaimed work on The Last of Us—to the project. The reboot aims to honor the spirit of the original while modernizing the tone and production for today’s audiences. As with The Last of Us, fans are eager to see how Hoar will shape the series’ atmosphere, world-building, and character dynamics. Although casting and a release date have not yet been officially confirmed, the project has generated significant excitement among fans of both the original series and Hoar’s recent work.

The long-awaited reboot of the iconic British sci-fi series Blake’s 7 is gaining serious momentum, with Peter Hoar—best known for his Emmy-nominated direction of The Last of Us’s standout episode “Long, Long Time”—at the helm. Hoar is leading the project through his newly launched production company, Multitude Productions, formed in partnership with West End producer Jason Haigh-Ellery and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder executive Matthew Bouch.

The reboot is being positioned as a bold, modern reimagining of the original series that aired from 1978 to 1981, a groundbreaking and politically charged space opera that followed revolutionary leader Roj Blake (played by Gareth Thomas) and his ragtag crew of rebels fighting against the authoritarian Terran Federation. Created by Terry Nation—the visionary behind Doctor Who’s Daleks—the original series was renowned for its gritty realism, moral complexity, and surprisingly subversive tone, all delivered on a modest budget that gave it a raw, authentic edge.

Hoar has openly drawn inspiration from Andor, the critically lauded Star Wars prequel series, citing its narrative integrity, dark wit, and mature storytelling as key benchmarks. “The Blake’s 7 story is legendary because it was given the Softly, Softly timeslot—originally meant for police dramas with a budget designed for one large set and a handful of location shoots,” Hoar said. “At the time, it felt like it mattered. Those shows seeped into me. I could see they were strapped for cash, but I learned to overlook the wobbling sets and just enjoy the journey.”

This reverence for the original’s scrappy charm while elevating its storytelling to contemporary standards suggests a reboot that honors its roots without nostalgia-tinged mimicry. The team is currently preparing to pitch the series to major buyers, with Matthew Bouch expressing a strong hope that it lands at the BBC, where the original aired and where it still holds a legendary status.

Funding is expected to come from a mix of American streaming platforms and European production houses, signaling a global ambitions for the series. Given the level of creative talent involved and the prestige of Hoar’s recent work, the project is poised to be one of the most anticipated sci-fi revivals in years.

While no official release date has been confirmed, industry insiders and fans alike are speculating that a 2027 debut is a realistic target—potentially coinciding with the 45th anniversary of the original series’ final episode.

For fans of thought-provoking, character-driven sci-fi, Blake’s 7 is poised to rise again—not as a nostalgic relic, but as a new landmark in the genre.