Long-Awaited Merlin Revival: Co-Creator's Candid Response 11 Years Later is Finally Revealed!
Merlin co-creator shares honest response to long-awaited revival after 11 years, praising the show's exceptional mythology Find out the likelihood of a Merlin revival in this intriguing article
Summary
Merlin co-creator Johnny Capps was interviewed to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary.
Capps revealed that he has spoken with co-creator Julian Murphy about the possibility of a revival.
Capps says that "all of that mythology is utterly superb."
The co-creator of Merlin has discussed the potential for a new series, expressing interest in revisiting the beloved British fantasy show. Merlin, which aired for five seasons from 2008 to 2012, boasted a talented ensemble cast including Colin Morgan as Merlin, Bradley James as Arthur Pendragon, and Katie McGrath as Morgana Pendragon. In a recent interview with Johnny Capps, one of the show's creators, he expressed enthusiasm for exploring the legend once more, citing the richness of the mythology.
How Likely Is a Merlin Revival?
Revival shows are not uncommon in the modern era of television. In 2023 and 2022 alone, several shows such as Starz's Party Down, Paramount+'s Frasier, NBC's Quantum Leap, Night Court, and Law & Order, and Apple TV+'s Fraggle Rock have received revivals. Given this cultural backdrop, a Merlin revival seems possible. However, the biggest obstacle to a reunion would likely be the availability of the Merlin cast.
Sadly, John Hurt, one of only six cast members to have appeared in every episode of the series, passed away in 2017. This unfortunate event makes it impossible to reunite the entire cast. While other main cast members may be willing to return, many of them are currently involved in significant projects that could potentially hinder their ability to participate, including Katie McGrath. McGrath, known for her longstanding role as Lena Luthor in Supergirl, has now joined the John Wick universe as part of the Continental cast.
Other cast members of Merlin have recently landed prominent roles, giving them the opportunity to pursue larger projects instead of reprising their roles in the show. Among them are Bradley James, who is now a part of Netflix's Vikings: Valhalla, Colin Morgan, who is starring in Viggo Mortensen's The Dead Don't Hurt, and Anthony Head, who is appearing in Ted Lasso. Given the diverse paths their careers have taken, a revival storyline that is particularly captivating would be needed to entice them back to the show.
