Stargate Universe reveals two more cast members

[wraithfodder]

They've released casting news on Stargate Universe. I must admit, um, no offense, but not terribly excited...

I'll stick it all under the cut as it'll be easier...



First, GW reported... Actor Brian J. Smith has been cast as a series regular in Stargate Universe, GateWorld has learned exclusively. Smith will play the role of Lt. Matthew Scott (formerly Jared Nash).

The studio and network describe Scott as “a junior member of the Stargate team. Green and rough around the edges, he is thrust into the role of leader well before he’s ready for the responsibility and must learn to command, earn respect through action, and manage the diverse personalities aboard the ship

no source given for exclusive news yet.

------------ I swear, Colonel Young is gonna die. Does this not sound like a younger Sheppard? Thrust into the role of leader, etc. etc.??

Brian J. Smith's IMDB page http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1668284/ - has only three credits on his resume. He's 27 years old.

http://www.hatecrimemovie.com/Bios/BrianJSmith.html reports

BRIAN J. SMITH
Brian J. Smith, now entering his second year of training at the Juilliard School of Drama, makes his film debut as ‘Trey’ in Hate Crime. Born and raised in Dallas, TX, his stage experience has been extensive. In 2000, he was nominated for a Dallas Theatre League Award for Best Supporting Actor, while still a senior in high school. He studied for two years at Stephen’s Women’s College where he appeared in just under a dozen shows, including ‘Algernon’ in The Importance of Being Earnest and ‘Ludie’ in The Trip to Bountiful. He came back to Texas in 2002 where he appeared as ‘Alex’ in Quad C Theatre’s production of A Clockwork Orange, which earned him rave reviews, including “Best Performance by an Actor in 2002” from the Dallas Observer. “D” Magazine named him as “One of the 64 People in Dallas to Watch”, the only actor to receive that honor. He will spend the next year not only in the training studio, but also performing in hospitals and prisons around New York City as part of the Juilliard Community Service Fellowship.

Second....

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/01/exclusive-starg.html

Exclusive: 'Stargate' snags Marc's 'Ugly Betty" BF
Jan 15, 2009, 08:50 PM | by Michael AusiellO

This certainly puts the kibosh on a possible Marc-Cliff reunion on Ugly Betty: Cliff's portrayer, David Blue, is relocating to another freakin' universe.

Sources confirm to me exclusively that Blue has been tapped to join the cast of Sci Fi Channel's Stargate Universe, the franchise's third (and purportedly edgiest) live-action series.

Blue, who joins previously announced headliner Robert Carlyle, plays Eli Wallace, a total slacker who just happens to be an utter genius with anything he puts his mind to -- mathematics, computers, video games. A lack confidence has left him with an acerbic sense of
humor.

His IMDB entry is at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2437382/

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Alas, Eli sounds like a carbon copy of Rodney McKay... except for the video games, unless you count "The Game."

Comments

[justhere1971.livejournal.com]

David Blue was adorable on UB, so I hope they don't destroy his cuteness on this idiotic show. I was so vehemently opposing watching this show, now I may watch one episode to see how he fits in.

Although you are probably right, he's going to be another Rodney McKay. *groan*

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

I'm not very keen on the stereotypical not-quite-in shape geek/slacker. I mean, Big Bang Theory has it better. I watch Ugly Betty, but gah, can't remember him. I should check ABC's site. But then he's going to be on Disney this weekend so I can watch that took, I suppose.

As to the guy playing Scott, Nash, whoever... is that not a carbon copy of SHep? I mean, geez, Young will die, or get lost, or eaten by a Boleevan Bug Weevil or something, and then this guy is in command.

[parisindy.livejournal.com]

i didn't think it was possible but i am even less interested in stargate universe now then i was before... i mean we already had this characters once and i loved them.., i can't see myself getting emotional involved with this show

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

To me it sounds like they're trying to make a tv version of the new Trek movie with all young people... and what, pray tell, is wrong with characters *gasp* who are 40 or over? Sigh...

[parisindy.livejournal.com]

i don't care about the age so much..but if i like a character, i like that specific character... if you change his face ..make him younger ...older whatever you change what it was the made him/her what she was. Characters are not formulaic they are emotional, that's why we like them and can relate to them. IMHO anyways

i was attached to John sheppard.. not to his character 'type'

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

ditto...I mean....they are freaking clones of the characters that I loved! Jeesh

Next we'll see some young, hunky loner guy.

[parisindy.livejournal.com]

i actually saw a character like that on their cast list

[parisindy.livejournal.com]

Series Regular; Ron ’Psycho’ Stasiak.: 20, all ethnicities. Marine. Big, strong, silent. You want him on your side. You don’t want him mad at you. Lacks control over his temper in non combat situations. His emotional expression ranges from sarcasm to anger. His past is a mystery but it’s clear something dark formed the hard shell around him. Yet, there must also be some moral center because otherwise he’d kill everyone around him. Think Eric Bana’s character – ‘Hoot’ - in Blackhawk Down. Adam Baldwin at 20 could play him.Series Regular.

*cough*ronon*cough*

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

oh for crying out loud...yep, that's who I was thinking of...

[parisindy.livejournal.com]

said ain't it

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

With Ronon, he was from another culture, and yeah, don't get on his bad side, but then he had spent seven YEARS running from the wraith. I think he was entitled to punch out someone's lights. However, this new guy. A marine with an 'explosive temper'. What's that about? besides trying to copy part of Ronon. How did a Marine with apparent mental instability get into the Stargate program, let alone into another galaxy?

So far, none of the casting screams "watch me". Seriously. I am going to give a try but right now it all leaves me a bit on the 'meh' side. Oh, mark my words, the woman they cast will be blonde. Gotta be.

[parisindy.livejournal.com]

if it happens to be on i might try it but as of right now i can't be bothered

Keep an open mind

[(Anonymous)]

It's possible Eli will end up being like Rodney...it's up to the writers. Rodney isn't lazy or a slacker. It's not like every science geek ever shown on tv is exactly like Rodney, he's unique. They can make Eli unique too. It's up to the writers. Hopefully they pull it off.

Re: Keep an open mind

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

My worry is that the writers carbon copy characters and storylines. I think the actors are all capable of pulling off what they're given, if what they're given is decent.

[colls]

I'm feeling shallow enough tonight to say that none of the cast really seem hot enough. Oh, that's right. I'm not the "demographic". The chics are probably smokin'.

Grumbling aside, am I the only one who's probably going to watch this anyway?

[parisindy.livejournal.com]

totally agree

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

I'll give a try, but I have the distinct feeling that it will be a 'meh, tape and watch later' type of show. It doesn't come across as a "must watch live" program.

[clight000.livejournal.com]

I've always said I'll watch the first few episodes of Universe, and then see how I feel, because well, I wasn't that excited about Atlantis to begin with, so I gotta give Universe a chance like I gave Atlantis a chance.

Ahem, but anyway: these two new cast members have me quite intrigued. I loved David Blue on Ugly Betty, he was adorable. And this Brian ain't bad looking... (I know, so shallow....)

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, there is the shallow quotient, but... if the plots are icky, the dialogue bland, well, tape and watch another day.

[nakedwesley.livejournal.com]

The only one I'm remotely interested in is David Blue. He's adorable on Ugly Betty. Hey! Now I can hate the producers for stealing him from a show that's actually good!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Who did he play? I can't remember!UPDATE: OHMYGAWD, Marc's boyfriend, girlfriend, whatever! He was cute! darn, he's no longer on UB then :(

[nakedwesley.livejournal.com]

I know! I am so sad! Maybe we could start a letter writing campaign to him, telling him not to do it.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Ah, well, full time gig vs. part time gig. Think full time will win out ;) I just hope the dialogue is good.

[nakedwesley.livejournal.com]

Well, this is true. Guy's gotta eat. He seems like he would be easy to write for. I wish him well.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Yup. When I realized who he played on Ugly Betty, I went noooooooooooooo!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_inbetween_/]

Damn. I liked him :( I won't like whatever sterotype he plays, but I'm sure he will be a fan favourite.

OH, and end up with the hot blonde TBA.

SGU casting news

[sgafan33.livejournal.com]

I was waiting to see who they were going to cast as the geek. Yes, I'm so shallow, I always fall for the geek. David Blue has an interesting tidbit in his imdb bio among all his acting, dancing and musical accomplishments:

"Was the owner/operator of an internationally well-known BBS (Bulletin Board System) at the age of 17."

Yeah, that was like 7 years ago. According to David's Myspace page, he's 24. Omigod, he's just a baby! He's going to be a baby McKay, but as a slacker instead of McKay's intensity. What a difference.

One of his Myspace friends is Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along-Blog.

I don't know if I can fan!crush on someone so young. According to the 2nd video interview, he's still paying off student loans!

His official website is just a webpage and is under construction. None of the links work. Ha, slacker!

I was hoping for a geek!girl. It could have happened, despite the published casting call for a guy. TPTB changed the ethicity of the head Atlantis scientist in order to hire David Hewlett.

Re: SGU casting news

[nialla]

I was hoping for a geek!girl. It could have happened, despite the published casting call for a guy. TPTB changed the ethicity of the head Atlantis scientist in order to hire David Hewlett.

While I adore McKay, it doesn't still niggle at me they changed from a black Canadian to a white one to get him there. Salt in the wound was changing the black Ford in for the "wild warrior" stereotype with Ronon.

Re: SGU casting news

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, checked his under construction site. Slacker!;) He'd better get cracking before he starts work ;)

Ah, no geekgirl can top Abby on NCIS...

[leesa_perrie]

Eli sounds as much like McKay as Harper on Andromeda does! McKay is not a slacker by any terms and you could just as easily say Eli is a male version Carter too.

Sorry to be so blunt, but I really don't see it. Sure, the computers and math bit, but like I've pointed out, that's like Carter, Harper and hell, even Spock!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

I guess I was too general in my comment. I see Eli as filling the science role, but with sarcasm. And hey, Rodney is the KING of sarcasm. I think it might have been more fascinating had say, they cast Walker-Smith as the scientist - sorta like what they had planned for SGA in the beginning.

[inalaska2004.livejournal.com]

hmmm, i dont think he sounds completely like Mckay.

"A lack confidence has left him with an acerbic sense of
humor. "

if there is one thing that Mckay has, its confidence in his own abilities!!

but still, i am not too surprised by these choices. it is like Stargate Rewind. or Baby Muppets in Space.

[flingslass.livejournal.com]

Yep. The Colonel is as dead as a dodo :D