Although "Rome" the television series is no more, its creator Bruno Heller plans a theatrical movie to give the show the closing it apparently deserves.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Heller said plans for a movie version are being discussed, although nothing has been confirmed at this stage.
HBO cancelled "Rome" after its second season. Ratings were not phenomenal as the series moved along, but the show won quite a few awards, including several Emmys.
From THR: "Heller would not discuss plot ideas, but the original series outline for 'Rome' next called for the hedonistic Roman leaders to deal with the rise of a certain problematic rabbi."
While I heard a lot about the show when it was still on, I have to admit I haven't had a chance yet to check it out, which is why I can't judge whether a theatrical movie is a good idea.
For Heller, the end of "Rome" certainly didn't mean the end of his career. He most recently created TV's "The Mentalist," which I hear is a great series as well.