Ronald D. Moore, the creative force behind the acclaimed series “Outlander,” has inked a new multi-year deal with Sony Pictures Television. This marks a significant return for Moore, who had previously spent a decade with Sony before moving to Disney’s 20th Television in 2021. Under this new agreement, Moore, along with his Tall Ship Productions team, will develop and produce scripted series for both cable and streaming platforms.
Moore’s return to Sony is seen as a homecoming. During his initial tenure at the studio, he was instrumental in creating the hit series “Outlander” for Starz and “For All Mankind” for Apple TV+. “Outlander” is currently gearing up for the second half of its seventh season and will conclude with its eighth season. However, the franchise will continue with a prequel series titled “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” which delves into the love stories of Jamie Fraser’s parents and Claire’s parents.
“For All Mankind,” another of Moore’s successful ventures, has been renewed for a fifth season, and a spinoff focusing on the Soviet space program, titled “Star City,” is also in development. Moore’s previous work at Sony also includes executive producing the anthology series “Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams” and the original series “Helix.”
Katherine Pope, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, expressed her excitement about Moore’s return. “This is a true homecoming, and I couldn’t be more excited to be reunited with Ron at Sony,” she said. “Ron is an unbelievable storyteller. He knows how to connect with audiences through the characters and worlds he builds – characters and worlds that are brilliant, beautiful, rich, and authentic. The shows he has created alongside the incomparable Maril Davis remain relevant, watched, and admired by millions of fans worldwide, and we can’t wait to see which new places they will pull us into next.”
Moore himself is equally enthusiastic about the reunion. “I’m incredibly happy to return home to Sony Pictures Television. Creating shows with the team there has been enormously gratifying, and I’ve always been impressed by their enthusiasm and commitment to making great shows,” he said. “I’ve known and admired Katherine since we first worked together at Universal, and I’m really excited for us to work together again to make great television.”
Moore’s career in the entertainment industry began on the writing staff of “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” where he wrote or co-wrote 27 episodes, including the series finale “All Good Things,” which earned him a Hugo Award in 1994. He later joined the writing staff of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and served as co-executive producer. Moore also worked on the USA cable series “Good vs. Evil” and the sci-fi series “Roswell,” where he eventually became the showrunner.
In 2003, Moore created the reimagined series “Battlestar Galactica,” which received critical acclaim and won a Peabody Award. The show was also selected as one of the AFI’s top television programs for 2005 and 2006. Moore was nominated for an Emmy for Best Writing in a Dramatic Series in 2006 and won an Emmy for the “Battlestar Galactica” webisodes in 2008.
Moore’s recent stint at Disney’s 20th Television saw him working on projects like an update of “Swiss Family Robinson” and exploring his lifelong love for Disneyland and Star Wars. Despite his departure from Disney, Moore continues to work on “For All Mankind” and “Outlander” for Sony.
Moore’s return to Sony is expected to bring a fresh wave of innovative and compelling storytelling. His ability to create rich, authentic worlds and characters has garnered him a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. With his new deal, Moore is set to continue his legacy of producing high-quality, engaging content for audiences worldwide.
