Beginning Quote by Dean Devlin
“Of all the projects I've ever done, 'Stargate' is the only one from the beginning intended to be a trilogy. We always wanted to do parts two and three, but the thinking was they didn't want to do anything other than the TV series.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Stargate (1994) and planned trilogy concept
The creator intended a three‑part story from the start, but external pressures limited it to a single movie and TV series.
In simple terms: Planned a trilogy but got only a film and series.
Key Takeaway
Accept constraints and adapt plans.
Themes
creativity
vision
industry constraints
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
reflective
strategic
When to use this quote
- film development
- TV series continuation
- fan expectations
- studio negotiations
Key Concepts
storytelling
media production
franchise planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you preserve artistic intent under pressure?
- What compromises are acceptable for success?
A Different Perspective
The original vision may be compromised by commercial decisions.
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