In April 2009, MGM confirmed a third "SG-1" film that Brad Wright had first announced in May 2008. Wright was set to co-write the film with former "Stargate Atlantis" executive producer Carl Binder, with Martin Wood serving as director. According to Wright, the film would center on the Jack O'Neill character and reunite as many of the "SG-1" cast as possible, depending on the cost of the film and actor availability. Michael Shanks (Daniel Jackson) had confirmed his and Richard Dean Anderson's participation. Amanda Tapping confirmed her appearance in the third SG-1 film and the first "Atlantis" movie. According to Wright, the character of Vala Mal Doran would not appear in this film. The working title for the film, "" was revealed by Joseph Mallozzi in his blog.