Stargate Atlantis actors on Stargate Universe??

[wraithfodder]

Well, this should get fandom stirred up...

http://www.gateworld.net/news/2010/06/sg-1-and-atlantis-actors-will-guest-on-sgu-this-season/#comment-11702

or http://bit.ly/cQp9oP

Showing off the vast fabric of the Stargate universe, cast members from both Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis will make appearances in the second season of SGU.

That’s the word from our friends at SCI FI PI, the Web site for Australia’s SCI FI broadcast network, which was in Vancouver last week for an international press junket on the show’s set.

My opinion? It doesn't surprise me that they're using Stargate SG-1 characters. Daniel Jackson is smarter than most of the folks on Destiny so could always a help. Carter? I think the scientist in her would like to see the Destiny so she'd go... Teal'c? There's absolutely no reason for him to go, and he'd probably need therapy if he ended in Eli's body ;) Jack makes the most sense (everybody reporting back to him). Mitchell? He' s a pilot, so, er, why go?

As for Atlantis... and I see this, quite honestly, as a way to draw back all the Atlantis fans who quit the franchise (if you comment, please refrain from bad language, thx) . Let's see, Sheppard? Pilot, why go? McKay? Been through body swap, would probably rather eat a lemon than do it again. Teyla, no need, Ronon (same scenario as Teal'c) ;). Zelenka? Hmm...

But of course lots of folks could stay Earth-side as nobody is going to lose the dumb stones anytime soon. My guess is the guest star will be like 2-3 minutes max, although they'll promote the heck out of it. Call me cycnical, but I've watched SyFy too long ;)
 

Comments

[tex.livejournal.com]

I would be really torn if an SGA character appeared on SGU. On one hand, I don't want my beloved characters tainted by that show. But on the other hand, I'd love it if that episode got huge ratings because of McKay/Sheppard/Zelenka. But in any case, I'd be afraid of how the writers would treat an SGA character since these other people are the golden children now.

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

I'm going to bring up the ten ton gorilla in the room.

*clears throat*

Every actor on SGA deserves to earn a paycheck. That being said, I would feel....um...odd...if any of them took a part in a show that was for most the part, the reason SGA got axed. (not to mention how SGA has been treated as the step child to the franchise) Obviously this an extreme fan's view point vs. a practical business sense.

I'd probably still watch it regardless....

*runs away*

[cimmerdeux.livejournal.com]

I don't do SGU but I might be willing to give an SGA actor a shot to mess with the minds of the PTB. lol On the other hand what's the point in watching stunt casting that's not going to save their bacon anyway based on the ratings they're getting? Not to mention that according to JM if SGU goes off the order of the movies is now SGU, SG1, SGA. It doesn't get me anything except the loss of 45 minutes I'll never get back. LOL

[hyndara71.livejournal.com]

To give your ten ton gorilla one ton bananas. I think you're right. But I also think TPTB wouldn't give every SGA actor/actress a chance to join (hopeful it will NOT be JF). But this change of minds of TPTB is really interesting ...

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

I understand...