Casting a known lead for SGU

[Ripple in Space]

I agree with whoever said Dean Cain, because he's big enough of a name to be a draw-card, but yet he's still a relatively small name. Since Lois and Clark finished I've only seen him in 4 things; Hosting 'Ripleys: Belive It or Not', small part in the film 'Ratrace', a 2 or 3 ep guest apperence in 'Las Vagas', and as him self in a cameo on 'Robotchicken'.

He's perfect!

And as for the idea of moving to another network, wasn't MGM looking into that, but can't because or their Atlantis contract with Sci-Fi?

People made enough fun that "MacGyver" could be out-MacGyver-ed by Carter. Imagine the response when "Superman" gets overpowered by a few stinking Jaffa.

[Mitchell82]

People made enough fun that "MacGyver" could be out-MacGyver-ed by Carter. Imagine the response when "Superman" gets overpowered by a few stinking Jaffa.

I love Dean Cain on Lois and Clark but he is not someone I want to see on Stargate.

[cshawzye]

Problem with casting someone big is they'd most likely end up over-shadowing whatever the show was meant to be about. After a couple of shows the people that the big name drew in are probably more likely to leave the show than to stick around. Especially if the show runners are only relying on the big name and not getting the writing, the production, etc up to par.

I definitely agree with everyone who's said go for the actors who aren't known that well. Start fresh and look for the best chemistry. And not just the kind of chemistry that's going to make people want to ship characters together, but the kind of chemistry that fits with the characters you're trying to create.

Trying to stuff a known actor/actress into a part for name recognition isn't going to do anything except *maybe* get the show a bit of exposure. It may even backfire and make things seem forced/contrived, like the writing/production/whatever is simply playing up to what the "name" is known for doing. Start fresh and really work on building a strong foundation with SGU instead of relying on some actor/actress to set that foundation.

[Major_Griff]

I think that Adam Balwin is a good suggestion since we already know him as Col. Dave Dixon. He's already part of the SG universe (pardon the pun) and he is like some said a name but not too big a name.

[AvatarIII]

how about Terry o'quinn, locke from lost, he'd make a really good seasoned marine or something, and from lost he's got the selling power i think

or how about hank azaria, i'd say hes well known enough to pull in veiwers, he's funny and would make a great archeologist or scientist.

[Ripple in Space]

Michael Richards as the lead villain of a new race known as the "Big'gohts."

[Noneareleft]

How about...

Sean Patrick Flanery?

He's done SG1 as Orlin before and seems to be able to pull off several different style rolls in his career. I think he would be a strong lead...

[penguininablender]

Michael Richards as the lead villain of a new race known as the "Big'gohts."

lol...and he could hae big hair and burst through doors...with a Captn named Newman

how about Terry o'quinn, locke from lost, he'd make a really good seasoned marine or something, and from lost he's got the selling power i think

or how about hank azaria, i'd say hes well known enough to pull in veiwers, he's funny and would make a great archeologist or scientist.

I really hate Terry's acting..he is the same in everything.

Hank would be great as a nerdy scientist. He is so versatile, he is a great actor.



Although, they could just cast me and save the trouble

[spacecowboy000]

I think that Adam Balwin is a good suggestion since we already know him as Col. Dave Dixon. He's already part of the SG universe (pardon the pun) and he is like some said a name but not too big a name.

I agree. While I myself would prefer someone from SG1 for sentimental reasons, as with Atlantis, relatively unknown but established character/s is probably the way TPTB will go.

[Jackie]

TPTB will probably make Rodney McKay the lead in the new series. "Stargate Universe, staring David Hewitt as Rodney McKay." *shivers*

[Falcon Horus]

How about a female lead?

[Jackie]

How about a female lead?

Rodney and his sister?

[Falcon Horus]

Rodney and his sister?

Rodney would still be the lead.

I mean, really the lead and not second in lead.

[penguininablender]

How about a female lead?

That's why I say they should cast me
I'll be up there in a few years to be an actress..so I should audition

[Arctic Goddess]

Does any one else think that they should try to get a lead actor for SGU that is more of a big name? Some one who they could say 'Blah Blah stars in Stargate Universe' in all the ads like they did with RDA for SG-1 to kind of give the ratings a boost. Maybe some one like Scott Bacula (who despite being on Enterprise would be perfect in my mind. I loved Quantum Leap.) or David Duchovney. .

Duchoveney could do it (fame wise), but I don't see him playing a jack/shep/cam alpha male type role. I do like him though.

David Duchovney made a huge deal about how much it rains in Vancouver, when he was on X-Files. For that reason, he probably wouldn't do a TV show filmed in Vancouver. He'd fuss and whine for it to be filmed in California. And, to be honest Canadians who remember him in that way, wouldn't want him back.

As for who would be great in the next series, maybe someone who guest stared on Stargate and demonstrated how good he was. Like Cliff Simon. Ba'al could either lose the Goa'uld and play the role as a human, or be a redeemed bad guy, similar to the "Spike" role in Angel.