Robert Carlyle cast as lead in Stargate Universe

[wraithfodder]

Personally, I think this is a mistake for poor Robert Caryle. DOCTOR WHO is going to be remembered far past SGU :(

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia42e757920d927798a19726f013538af

an excerpt:

"Described as edgier, darker and younger-skewing than its predecessors, "SGU" follows a group of soldiers, scientists and civilians left to fend for themselves when forced through a Stargate after their hidden base comes under attack. The survivors, who emerge aboard an ancient ship missing in the far reaches of space, are led by Dr. David Rush (Carlyle), who works to unlock the ship's mysteries and return the group home but also might have ulterior motives.

The network had said it was looking to cast a well-known actor as Rush and fresh faces to play the rest of the ship's crew.

"Robert Carlyle brings a depth, intelligence and complexity to his roles, which will fit perfectly with the fresh, new reinvention of this franchise," Sci Fi original-programming chief Mark Stern said.

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I like Carlyle, but considering the same folk who penned the past Stargates are going to pen this, I don't expect any fresh new plots. And wow, there's Skiffy pushing the "fresh" crap, like they always do with all their programming and cast changes. I get the idea somewhere at Skiffy used to market laundry detergent...

So, what's everybody's opinion? I like Carlyle, but don't know if he'll be enough for me to watch the show.

Comments

[nakedwesley.livejournal.com]

Robert Carlyle is going to run rings around the writers/producers. Talk about a waste of talent! I have no faith in their abilities to write for such an awesome actor.

Nice try, guys. I love RC but still won't be watching. Even if by some miracle the show turns out to be good, no way am I falling into that trap again, only to have something I love ripped away from me.

[alyssa22.livejournal.com]

He'll be in the same situation as Flanigan. Trying to reason with them and being ignored.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

I hate to say it, but I think you're right. Joe Flanigan went in with high hopes, but I they eventually got squashed.

[tavabean.livejournal.com]

Although if Carlyle's character is JM's alter ego (ref your more recent post) he may just get a great deal of the good stuff.
After all he is playing The Geek and not the Handsome Hero like Joe was. I think JF was a victim of the writers glee at dissing the stereotypical leading man in favor of hyping up their favorite. (I did love Rodney, I really did, but this season has done a serious disservice to my like for him *is sad*)

[nakedwesley.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking too. No one is allowed to have ideas other than the writers, you know.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

We don't really know what goes on, but I gather from reading Mallozzi's blog, etc. is that well, they write, actors act, and that's it. I remember someone asking if an actor would direct and the writer came back with a sharp 'no.'