frantran Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/conten...a19726f013538af Robert Carlyle has been tapped as the lead in Sci Fi Channel's new series "Stargate Universe." "SGU," the third installment in the cable channel's "Stargate" franchise, hails from "Stargate SG-1" and "Stargate Atlantis" co-creators Brad Wright and Robert Cooper, who will write and executive produce the new series. Sci Fi Channel is expected to give the MGM TV-produced "SGU" a 20-episode order. Production on the series is slated to begin in February in Vancouver. It is targeted to launch in the summer with a two-hour premiere. 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. Scotland-born Carlyle, best known for his roles in "Trainspotting" and "The Full Monty," recently starred opposite Kiefer Sutherland in Fox's "24: Redemption." He is repped by Gersh, manager Jon Rubinstein and the U.K.'s Christian Hodell. He was also in To End All Wars!! Awesome movie! I'm happy with this choice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SciFiMAD Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Must say, not the type of actor I would have expected to go into the world of SciFi, but think he will be amazing. Loved most of the work he has done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmi Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Wow, that's quite a surprising choice. He is a great actor, very versatile - though I still love Hamish MacBeth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Drop 6:15 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Wouldn't it be hilarious if he transformed into Begby!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoeDark Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Robert Carlyle cast in Stargate Universe as Dr. David Rush. For me I like him and hes Scottish. So maybe Stargate Universe maybe good after all. I think that he was ment to be the next Dr who as well so i think that will put an end to that. I Just hope the rest of the cast are as good. Mind you i thought the cast of Atlantis was poor when i first heard it, but i was wrong big time. I love all the Atlantis cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberdrunk Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 (edited) So no chance of him being the next Doctor (Who that is!) then Good casting for Stargate though! Edited December 17, 2008 by cyberdrunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 There was a topic in the Stargate section about this already. I merged the two discussions now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted December 17, 2008 Showmasters Admin Share Posted December 17, 2008 thats very good news for us all lots to look forward to and new guests to meet so it looking great for Stargate fans and cons for the next few years jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoeDark Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Its that a hint that your getting Robert Carlyle, Jason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avengers7 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Its that a hint that your getting Robert Carlyle, Jason? Lets hope your right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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