Season 5 Cast Stuff

[kristen999]

I wrote a response to wraithfodder's post that includes the actual Press Annoucnement to season 5. http://wraithfodder.livejournal.com/169871.html

This is a dicussion/reaction to Season 5's cast stuff and stuff. Don't read if you don't want to know such news.




My reply to her sums up my ractions, so yes, I'm lazy and putting it here.



I've thought about things and here's where I stand.

Woosley.

I think he's pretty cowardly, doesn't have the stones to make good choices and is too rash because his real, actual experience is reports. Which makes him sort of interesting. He's not likable..I mean he's not a jerk and a decent guy, but he's IOA...and will appear to be their puppet. As Joe Flanigan has said, its no fun with 'everyone' gets along and I'm sure Joe/Sheppard will have fun with that increase in tension and drama.

Someone like Woolsey is what I think TPTB wanted all along in that position. A paper pusher, make command decisions, and not the type of guy who went off world. It makes John the expert on military matters and in charge again. Makes McKay an expert on everything techy. I don't think the TPTB ever thought Elizabeth would ever grow as a character and become a fan favorite so when she pushed for more—and it what was beyond what they intended for the role, we saw the result.

Also with needing a Season 5 pick up they went with Carter in hopes of ratings and the fact she's a familiar face and all around wonderful actress. I hope they make use of her appearances wisely when she does come on board, but honestly I fear cast bloat and would be happy with only a few.

Carson.

Yay he's back! I'll take five episodes, wished for more. Honestly ideally they would cut Keller back and give HIM more screen time, but if they both have to share, Id rather have him more prominent role in fewer episodes

Maybe something really bad will happen requiring both Keller and Carson have to team up.

Keller.

If she's staying she needs to be fixed I agree. I don't want more woe is me, background, just make her stronger. And for Pete's sake more compassionate! She's a tin man right now for me. And mousy and weak..I'd like her more if she would get some confidence as you said.

Daniel.

I like him, I do. But I'm already smelling a two-part McKay and Jackson geek fest written my Martin G. Um, let's keep him to a nice two parter, keep it special. I don't want SGA to be the backboard for SG1 people..they had ten years.

With all this craziness and we get nothing on say..I don't know..the TEAM. You know in all my other ensemble casts I always heard what the lead's development and story lines were going to be...I hear crickets.

Sigh.

All this doesn't really bother me if its handled right. They handled season 4 pretty darn well. I love SGA and I'm going to be open and optimistic to all this as I was this year.

As long as the TEAM remains the focus, I'll be find with the support cast.

Comments

[kangamoo-oz.livejournal.com]

I am sure the team will remain the focus. I'm intrigued by how Woolsey will go over, and even more so by the new character. The list of "sub characters" seems to be ever increasing. I don't think we get to see enough of Zelenka, Lorne etc as it is! I also read someplace (maybe on Joe Mallozzi's blog) that Keller is going to be a regular member of the cast instead of recurring. Hopefully that bodes well for her character development.

*cross fingers*

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

I know the Team will remain the focus I just think its odd we never get press on the leads like we do on every other ensemble casts....

And I think this is all 'hype' I mean Carter was on every magazine cover because it was news, yet her role was modest and low key which worked doubt very well. They always have to fan the flames of anything 'new' or flashy.

I'm not thrilled about a new military character when they can expand Lorne's role! He's already a fan favorite. On Keller Like I said, if the get rid of the whine and add some layers I'll be fine...oh and learn the right way to perform CPR! its take five minutes to read a how to-chart :-P

Okay, I sound bitter, this is actually my favorite show! promise. Season 4 rocks and I ws very open minded with all those changes when everyoen else was all a grumble.

[patk.livejournal.com]

>>I'm not thrilled about a new military character when they can expand Lorne's role! <<

You know, my thoughts on that where, that I actually like the idea of having a second team build up and fleshed out a little bit more. Not to take over much screen time from our beloved fantastic four, just to flesh out the scenery, so to speak. Easy to use if you need to show a second, well oiled machinery for support, rescue efforts or simply to talk about if needed and we would be able to actually "recognize" this team as an established item.

And since the new, Pegasus-inexperienced military character has to go *somewhere*, I would like to see this person join Lorne's team. Not taking *away* something from the Lorne-character but making him and his team more established. :-)

Ah, well, we'll see what they come up with. *g* Given how much I enjoyed S4 so far I'm pretty optimistic. :-)

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

It would be cool to see the presence of other teams, we do get the tinniest of snippets from time to time, but no real feel of other teams exploring. It would add to the mystique that Team Sheppard was the 'alpha' team as it were. It would give an overall more 'community' type feel as it were...but yes nice window dressing but not more.

:D