How did Weir Turn Into a Brunette? - the recasting of Dr Weir

[rihannsu]

I liked Steen's work on the show. Of course, after only 2 hours of seeing her work, it's hard to get a feel of what she brought to the role.

What I saw from Tori looked good. She didn't fit the image of a diplomat being wishy washy when she told Shepard to "shut up." But I'd need to see more of her actually acting to see how I liked her interpretation of the character. I just realized that unlike McKay and Shepard, I really haven't seen much of her Weir so far.

[Slainte]

I liked Steen's work on the show. Of course, after only 2 hours of seeing her work, it's hard to get a feel of what she brought to the role.

What I saw from Tori looked good. She didn't fit the image of a diplomat being wishy washy when she told Shepard to "shut up." But I'd need to see more of her actually acting to see how I liked her interpretation of the character. I just realized that unlike McKay and Shepard, I really haven't seen much of her Weir so far.

Of all the characters on SGA, I'm most uncertain of Weir. It's a tough role to pull off. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that TH can do it.

OT: Does rihannsu equal Romulan a la Diane Duane's ST books? Had to ask.

[Chevron 1]

I liked Steen's work on the show. Of course, after only 2 hours of seeing her work, it's hard to get a feel of what she brought to the role.

I liked her too. Whenever I see her, she always does well.

What I saw from Tori looked good. She didn't fit the image of a diplomat being wishy washy when she told Shepard to "shut up." But I'd need to see more of her actually acting to see how I liked her interpretation of the character. I just realized that unlike McKay and Shepard, I really haven't seen much of her Weir so far.

That's probably why they replaced her. Also, they have no clue how long Atlantis might run, so they have to be careful. I also like Tori. I remember seeing her in the Tekwar films, ans she was very good in them.

However, both are quite huggable...and I'm not complaining.

[David85]

After seeing the new actress on the Lowdown, and pics of her in "Home" I think they wanted a younger looking actress. Look at her in "Home" with the pink shirt, my 12 year old cousin looks older than that.

[Anubis]

It is possible. But there are tons of reasons why they may have got rid of her

[rihannsu]

OT: Does rihannsu equal Romulan a la Diane Duane's ST books? Had to ask.

YES!!!! *does the happy dance* You guys made the connection really quickly! I'm suprised.

My gut reaction was that this Weir might have trouble establishing her authority, but like the rest of you, I want to wait and see.

[Kaloo]

Wasn't she a contest winner for a walk-on role.

[Jeff O'Connor]

Ticks me off still, that Jessica Steen was replaced. I mean, after all, one moment she's standing there as Steen and the next she's going to be someone entirely different... it won't be like the movie where there was a couple of years in-between, in this case it's dead-set, just a few months later we're looking at a new actress. And plus, once these episodes are syndicated we'll be seeing, say, "Stargate Thursday" (remember, it'd be a little while from now before they go this high up on mass showings) and say, TLC: Pt I and II, then NO Pt I and II... that'll be odd.

But overall I'm starting to like this new actress myself. I think Jessica Steen was quite possibly the best guest star thus far though.

[David]

Why didn't they decide to keep Jessica Steen as Dr. Weir.

When Lost City was in production the big dawgs decided to go in a different direction. There's a very good reason why they switched to Tori, but it really is still very-much a sensitive issue. Rest assured that it will be revealed when Atlantis is a little older

[David85]

Does Tori have a husband? Because it would be funny if when "Atlantis is a little older" and they are still stuck there if she gets pregnant. :

[Mio]

Does Tori have a husband? Because it would be funny if when "Atlantis is a little older" and they are still stuck there if she gets pregnant. :

Nah, They can pull a Seinfeld and keep her behind large props for 99% of her screen time.

[David85]

Nah, They can pull a Seinfeld and keep her behind large props for 99% of her screen time.

So what when they are off world she will be standing behind rocks and trees?

[Teal'c]

Nah, They can pull a Seinfeld and keep her behind large props for 99% of her screen time.

Pull a Seinfeld? I've seen every episode of Seinfeld a dozen times, are you saying JLD was pregnant? What season!?! *goes off to google it*

[David]

I don't think Julia was ever pregnant either...

[Ugly Pig]

I don't think Julia was ever pregnant either...

No, I believe the pregnant-woman-hidden-behind-desks was on Married with Children.