Stargate Atlantis: Dr. Weir has, oh, blast... season 5 news *SPOILERS*

[wraithfodder]

This is news that no doubt will spread across the web, but I'll put this Stargate Atlantis news under a cut anyawy. SPOILERS, I suppose...

Source: Mallozzi's blog entry 

... I  thought it best to inform Weir fans of recent developments. Last year, after we shot that final surprise scene in BAMSR, I stopped by Torri’s trailer to congratulate her on a job well done and, also, to assure her that the door was left wide open for Weir‘s possible return (in some form, be it repli-Weir or other) the following season. Torri was excited by the prospect and, in particular, had great things to say about her new leather outfit (props to Val). As season four wrapped, Carl and Paul got to spinning and came up with a terrific storyline that picked up where that last scene of BAMSR left off. We had a story in place for one episode, the starting point of a potentially bigger arc. The script was written and we eventually contacted Torri who, after much consideration, turned down the offer to reprise the role of Elizabeth Weir for the episode. We are, of course, disappointed, but nevertheless respect Torri’s decision and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

First, we're never going to know precisely why Torri turned it down (although at least one fan on a particular board has alleged she did it out of spite - actors don't burn bridges unless they're Tom Cruise). Since none of us will ever see the script she turned down, it's all speculation. She may  not have liked the path they were setting Weir on, or maybe they were killing Weir, or mabye it was only five minutes in an episode, or maybe, well, who knows. Torri made her decision, and I do respect her for it, particularly after listening to her audio interview.

Must admit I'm glad I'm not one of those fans who stays awake until 4 a.m. waiting for news to drop (and no, this doesn't include UK fans as they're on a different time zone so it's probably 7 a.m. for them and they should be out of bed like the rest of us who must walk the dog! oh wait, I digress *cough*). Anyway, I do find Weir's vanishment, for lack of a better description, to be sad, and a psuedo-nail in SGA's coffin. Weir never had to be gotten rid of in the first place. The writers just needed to WRITE - not dish out lame crap like "Irresponsible". 

I suspect the writers will, to cover their own (writing) inadequacies, keep changing characters because they don't work, instead of actually hiring writers with new, better ideas...

Sigh.

Comments

[jadestrick.livejournal.com]

I think that if this is what Torri wanted (be it out of spite or whatever), good for her. I personally think the writers need to get their act together, but I'm not going to go on a rampage.

This is what I hope will happen. For me (and maybe for other people too), ever since the whole Paul McGillion thing, the fans have been lashing out. I can say that, I have been to. But now, with this news, I have this strong desire to just put my feelings aside and watch the show. Maybe with *ahem* coming to the show, the show can make a clean start. This is truly what I'm hoping for. I know when people stopped watching the show because of Carson, I wanted to do the same thing. I know there are people who watch for relationships, and I will admit, I'm one of those too. But in general, we watch the show because it's a good show. We should watch because the storylines have merit and because we love to see what happens to the characters. Forgive my bluntness, but to stop watching a show simply because they got rid of your favorite character, or they're not moving forward with the storyline you wished tends to show a smack of pride.

And I'm not trying to start a debate or anything, because like I said, I DO watch the show for the relationships, the characters, because Joe Flanigan is gorgeous, etc :D, and yes, I DO think the writers should get their act together, but ultimately, even without Torri being on the show or Carson only being recurring or the consistent change in casting, ultimately, it comes down to this: I STILL WANNA WATCH THE SHOW. Not merely for the people, but because it's worth my Friday nights.

I guess you could call this a fan realizing the need to remember what the show means to me.

Just a thought and I didn't mean to offend anybody. :)

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Despite Weir's and BEckett's loss, I still watch the show, but I still do gripe if I find the writing lacking. If the writing sucks, even George Clooney couldn't save lame dialogue (well, he could make it less painful, I suppose) ;)

I'm hoping that season 5 brings tighter scripts, more drama (I just don't want to see any episodes like "The Tower" again), and well, yes, more Sheppard, since he's my favorite ;)

[ladyniko.livejournal.com]

even George Clooney couldn't save lame dialogue (well, he could make it less painful, I suppose) ;)

*cackles* Welllll..... let's not mention the travesty that was Batman & Robin........

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

I don't remember too much of it except he did look good in the outfit, but then, that couldn't save the dialogue, which I've totally forgotten.

[ladyniko.livejournal.com]

but then, that couldn't save the dialogue, which I've totally forgotten.

No, it couldn't....... *laugh* I'm glad I had a free pass to go see it - that movie was so atrocious & so perfect for the MST3K guys! ;)

[jadestrick.livejournal.com]

See, this is what I'm talking about. :) I think it's mainly an idea that I need to remember the show can still be good with or without people.

Well, that is, if Shep leaves, I may have to resort to desperate measures... :P

Anyway, sorry for babbling earlier. I jsut started typing and couldn't stop. :D