Original Actors In New Galactica Mini-Moore Wants Hatch.

[kingfish]

http://pp226.proboards25.com/index.c...796722&start=0

I know Richard would never do it in a million years, but would love to see him play Commander Cain if Moore does indeed redo "The Living Legend".

[BST]

Originally Posted by TheodoreTheTed

Aw, com'on.....never say never

NEVER!

[amberstar]

I don't think so.
Richard would NEVER accept an offer like that

I'm holding out for Richard to play Commander Apollo in a major motion pic

Amber

[dec5]

I hope so.....I would like him to play Cain or at least a military collegue of Adama!!!
It will be a dream come true!!!

Actually I was hoping he would show up as a General of the US Air force who meets the BG after they find Earth.

I don't think that Richard would do it either. After all he said why it wasen't Battlestar
Galactica.

[peter noble]

Both Richard and Dirk have stated publically that they are not interested in appearing in the new show and both genetlemen turned down parts in the mini-series.

As to the other surviving cast members – who knows.

Peter

[Titon]

There's no way. First off the money offered Dirk when he was asked to perticipate in a cameo was rediculous. Moore couldn't afford them

[Muffit]

Please forgive, but I would rather pluck my eyes out with a plastic spoon.
To see either Dirk or Richard give up their honor and character for what would most likely be pittance anyway would hurt too much. No offense to those of you who like the new show (truly!), it's just that even if they resurrected Lorne Greene and gave him a role I wouldn't watch (and I don't think I'm alone), so it would likely backfire anyway.

I wouldn't agree to having a fake daughter live with me just so that I /might/ see my real daughter for just 2 hours. I have a big heart, but I don't want to fill the empty corners of it with pain, sorry.

I apologize to all my friends who do like the mini/series for my honesty. We all have some beliefs we can't compromise I guess.

[jewels]

Muffit, I don't think you have to worry about it happening. They really understand even better than us the quality of the show they were on. Just listen to their commentary on Saga of a Star World and you can hear how much they understood and respected the craftsmanship of the directors and the cinematography they were treated to. 2 things Moore's mini lacked.

[DCRabbit]

Hmm.. anyone notice that Moore seems to be trying to placate TOS fans? The same ones he was arrogant to? Looks like it to me, at least.

DCR

[Sept17th]

Ron Moore’s brave re-imagination of the space opera should continue it’s own superior course. I don’t believe most fans of Battlestar Galactica can be bought with this kind of gimmick anyway. I want the actors of Battlestar Galactica available for the continuation production that is not a dead issue.

[GalacticanCajun]

By the way, any news on the possible motion picture?

[shiningstar]

I'd love that too Amberstar. I think he should play Commander Apollo in the
Major Motion picture!

[amberstar]

Shiningstar, great minds do think alike!

Amberstar

[bsg1fan1975]

Originally Posted by DCRabbit

Hmm.. anyone notice that Moore seems to be trying to placate TOS fans? The same ones he was arrogant to? Looks like it to me, at least.

DCR

I think that you and I are on the same wavelength. But, I don't buy it at all!

[Titon]

Ron Moore’s brave re-imagination of the space opera should continue it’s own superior course. I don’t believe most fans of Battlestar Galactica can be bought with this kind of gimmick anyway

Correct sir! For some reason Moore is trying hard to get the originals back in some copacity. Why? To satisfy us?

Interesting, i for one say let this thing stand on it's own 2 feet. If it fails it fails because it was destined to fail. Bringing in some of the old cast is a mistake.

[shiningstar]

Originally Posted by Titon

Correct sir! For some reason Moore is trying hard to get the originals back in some copacity. Why? To satisfy us?

Interesting, i for one say let this thing stand on it's own 2 feet. If it fails it fails because it was destined to fail. Bringing in some of the old cast is a mistake.

I think you're right about that. I know that MOORE wants HATCH ..........
but as some people pointed out in previous postings ............does HATCH
want or even NEED Moore?

[thomas7g]

Phillosphically, No.

The new show is probably leaving a real bitter taste in his mouth. But like all of us, he's human and has to pay the rent. Both Hatch and Benedict and the other original cast members.

Is it preferable for them to boycott the new show? There are many reasons to answer yes. But like any of us, sometimes you take work cause you could use a paycheck.




I also believe that there would be a silver lining to them taking a job on the new show. I mentioned in another thread that there would be lots of commercials and interviews and articles covering their return to scifi. if they look good, and do a good acting job, that would help Desanto and larson sell the idea to the movie studios and procure funding for the movie.

[The Rain]

I won't cut off my nose to spite my face.

I for one would love to see Hatch play Commander Cain in a recurring role. Someone also mentioned having Benedict play Kara Thrace's father on the Pegasus. I thought that was a killer idea as well. Both would be back on Galactica regularly and most importantly, their rent/mortgages would be paid.

Look at my avatar. Look at those chins. That's actually VERY good casting!!

[Malkyte]

Bringing any of the original actors into the new series in any other roles, then that they originated in, would not make me tune in any more then now. In fact, it would probably make me less likely.

This is like bringing Shatner or Nimoy back in a new Star Trek series, but as different characters. For me, that would not work.

I would be very suprised to see either agree to be in it, especially Dirk, who has made some very strong comments regarding what he thought of the mini.

I too, would rather see them hold out and be available for the continuation movie that WILL happen!

Malkyte

[dvo47p]

Originally Posted by peter noble

Both Richard and Dirk have stated publically that they are not interested in appearing in the new show and both genetlemen turned down parts in the mini-series. Peter

All systems go for 'Battlestar, BUT ON A BUDGET! CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP did I say CHEAP?
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/liv...or_battlestar/
Also returning is writer and executive producer Ronald D. Moore EDITED He knows he's now working on a smaller budget, but doesn't see that as a problem.

"The mini and the series overall were designed to be able to operate on this kind of budget," Moore says. "Because I always knew it was headed for Sci Fi Channel.”

“It would be an interior ship show about these people in this tense situation.” CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP did I say CHEAP?


Moore does hear the concerns of fans of the original series, who have been very vocal throughout the long process of bringing "Battlestar" back to the screen. "I've always thought about trying to revisit a couple of the old episodes," Moore says. "And I'd like to approach some of the actors from the old show to do some roles here. I still mean that. I don't have anything against the old show, and any elements I can pull from it that will work in this universe, I think will be a lot of fun."

And that includes original star Richard Hatch, a fan favorite who tried to launch a "Battlestar" sequel. "Hatch looks great," Moore says. "It would be great to have Richard on."

Every story has USE the die hard fans and our two Cubit’s worth of what should be, go figure?

Originally Posted by thomas7g

Is it preferable for them to boycott the new show? There are many reasons to answer yes. But like any of us, sometimes you take work cause you could use a paycheck. I

I get the feeling that they both don't really need the check. I could be way off, but I don't know. :confused: I still say that Richard and Dirk wouldn't do it, especially after reading both their comments on the mini.

[bsg1fan1975]

For them to appear on the new show would just be selling out. They both are too intelligent to do that. Let the show stand or fall on its own two feet I say! They don't need Richard or Dirk!

[Micheleh]

Well... from what I've read of the Magellan bible, game story and pilot I just edited GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, DID I SAY GREAT? it looks like Richard will probably be too busy!

[shiningstar]

Originally Posted by dvo47p

All systems go for 'Battlestar, BUT ON A BUDGET! CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP did I say CHEAP?
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/liv...or_battlestar/
Also returning is writer and executive producer Ronald D. Moore EDITED He knows he's now working on a smaller budget, but doesn't see that as a problem.

"The mini and the series overall were designed to be able to operate on this kind of budget," Moore says. "Because I always knew it was headed for Sci Fi Channel.”

“It would be an interior ship show about these people in this tense situation.” CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP did I say CHEAP?


Moore does hear the concerns of fans of the original series, who have been very vocal throughout the long process of bringing "Battlestar" back to the screen. "I've always thought about trying to revisit a couple of the old episodes," Moore says. "And I'd like to approach some of the actors from the old show to do some roles here. I still mean that. I don't have anything against the old show, and any elements I can pull from it that will work in this universe, I think will be a lot of fun."

And that includes original star Richard Hatch, a fan favorite who tried to launch a "Battlestar" sequel. "Hatch looks great," Moore says. "It would be great to have Richard on."

Every story has USE the die hard fans and our two Cubit’s worth of what should be, go figure?

Thanks for posting the links. I'll take the 'two' cubit's worth. A pity Moore
didn't think to THINK OF US when he was making the MINI instead of slapping
us in the face ...... and then trying to throw us starving elephants 1/2 a
peanut afterwards.

Moore can't win no matter what he does:

He says he would like to redo the best TOS episodes. The hard core fan is offended.
He says he would like to give real roles to the original cast. The hard core fan is offended.
He says he wants to follow the best TOS themes: The hard core fan is offended.
He makes human-cylon-straight out of the LARSON playbook: The hard core fan is offended.

I would love to see some of my old favorites return even to other roles. I never get mad when I see the myriad of former Star Trek TOS players in the same or more often new roles in TNG or DS9. Majel Barret played at least three separate characters in four different versions of the show.

Richard Hatch seems to have Battlestar in his blood. He would help the franchise and probabaly be a great influence on the set if he had a role.

The last real role I personally seen Dirk Benedict on was a made for TV SCIFI movie with Erin Gray of Buck Rogers and Silver Spoons fame. The show was not at the quality of Moore's Battlestar and I am sure Dirk Benedict didn't get paid a fortune to make it.

The mini was pretty good not perfect but so was Saga of A Star World (Carillon half was pretty weak).

I hope Moore keeps his word on what he says he wants to do. If he does we will have a great series.

Larson made the series and is a hero but he also made BSG1980 and nearly killed the franchise. I am going to give Moore some slack until I see some episodes.

As for making it cheap: What did anyone expect? Any battlestar made on TV today is going to be made cheap. If not it can't financially be done. This has nothing to do with Moore or SCIFI. It has to make money if we are to get more.

[shiningstar]

Larson had so many restrictions placed on him by universal there was no way
he could succeed with BSG80.

the mini is not a part of the galactica franchise
and never will be
and ron more had a shot at making evary one happy
and pi**ed it away


XANATOS

[larocque6689]

I heard that Dirk's role was the Armistice Station guy and am not the least bit surprised he turned it down!

I hope if they contact these guys again they don't insult them.