'Sources tell THR that the reboot will follow a new, modern Xena, with the lead actress needing to have the charisma and charm of original star Lucy Lawless and the smarts of The Hunger Games‘ Katniss as producers are said to be looking for a sophisticated and smart superhero for a new generation. The potential series is being eyed for 2016.'
Although Javier Grillo-Marxuach will be the main writer for the reboot series, co-creator Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi of the original Xena series will oversee the NBC International Television Studios entry via their Ghost House Pictures banner.
Lawless, who is married to Tapert, is not currently involved in the NBC reboot.
Originally posted: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbcs-xena-reboot-finds-writer-848493
UPDATED 01/25/2016: BAD JOKE.