Will Project Blue Book continue? Recently, executive producers Sean Jablonski and David O’Leary spoke with Syfy Wire about the future of the cancelled History TV show.
Inspired by the personal experiences of Dr. J. Allen Hynek (Aiden Gillen), the drama series is based on the real-life, top-secret investigation into Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and related activity, conducted in the 1950s and ’60s by the United States Air Force. The cast also includes Michael Malarkey, Laura Mennell, Ksenia Solo, Michael Harney, and Neal McDonough.
Even though History has cancelled Project Blue Book, Jablonski and O’Leary are shopping a third season to other networks and platforms. During a recent episode of Syfy Wire’s Project Blue Book podcast, the two EPs discussed their efforts to save the show and their season three plans.
From O’Leary:
We’re fortunate in that everybody involved remains committed to trying to find our show a second home, and to continue. We feel it’s unfinished. And I’m sure our fans feel it’s unfinished.
We pitched [HISTORY] Season 3 because we actually had a [writers’] room going, and we broke episodes,” O’Leary shares. “What’s so hard for us is that it’d just be such a shame for our fans to not know where it’s going and where we can continue it to go because we’ve already done all that heavy lifting.”
And what are their season three plans? Jablonski says Quinn will be involved:
Obviously, we’re gonna bring Quinn back in early on. He’s an integral part of the show. And I think something important to remember is that UFO sightings peaked worldwide in 1954. It was a global phenomenon.”
Jablosnki also added that if season three does not find a home on TV, there’s always the chance of a graphic novel:
Here’s the thing, we’ve moved so far beyond our Season 2 that we’ve also talked through Season 4. The characters are so great. I could see a version of a book, of a graphic novel, or like a smaller Quibi type version that investigates certain cases.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of Project Blue Book? Do you want a third season?
I think that Science Channel or Smithsonian would be a great candidate to pick it up. Hell try Apple as they are now doing streaming TV and they have plenty of dough…think about it, I am sure you could get another to pick it up. Netflix? Amazon?
I definitely would love to see a 3rd and even a 4th season. The show is amazing and yes I was really upset about the cancellation.
Don’t leave us hanging ! Season 3 and beyond please…….
Definitely want the series to continue..
Season 3 is a must have.
I have to admit that of all the cancellations thus far, this one has bothered me the most. I looked forward to this show every week. Almost like Ralphie waiting for his Ovaltine Orphan Annie decoder ring!
I love this show! I am devastated that it has been canceled. I would watch future seasons on any network that picks it up.
Fans already started the petition, a lot of people want third season.
YES I want a third season and a fourth!! Bring It Back!!
Please,please,please bring Project Blue Book back!!!!
Dr Hynek , Quinn and especially Suzie need a third season. I always felt it would be a good fit at SyFy, History has screwed the pooch letting this one go. No to a book, Aidan can’t bring Hynek alive in a book.
Definitely Bring on a third season… Great show and cast, excellent rendition of actual events.
YES this is a FANTASTIC show. Please bring it back.
Yes, This is a great show and we would love to see a third and hopefully 4th season…
HellYes!
I think Project Blue Book deserves a season 3 and beyond. The story the creators are trying to tell in so fascinating. The cast and creators of this show are amazing. Season 2 ended on such a cliffhanger and to not have another season to follow feels so unfinished. I love this show so much and I hope it finds a new home on tv.