Paul McGillion as Dr. Carson Beckett (image from MGM)
Stargate Atlantis star Paul McGillion says thanks to the fans for the five wonderful years that he had as the beloved Dr. Carson Beckett.
First, he sums up Carson’s story arc and then expounds, “It’s been a great journey. You don’t know to think when you start something like this—I was hoping that it would go on for a while, and it did: a hundred episodes is huge in this day and age; and to be part of that, to be part of this franchise, I’m really thankful to everybody that gave me the opportunity, and mostly to the fans, because without them, we wouldn’t have a show, and I certainly wouldn’t be still standing here as Carson Beckett.”
Turning on a bit more of the Scottish accent, Paul concludes, “Thank you to the fans. God love you. You’re fantastic. I hope you continue watching Stargate for years and the next show does as well as this show does. You’ve been very, very special to me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much.”
To watch the video, which includes McGillion’s “wrap day”, visit MGM: McGillion Says Goodbye.
According to Stargate Actor Appearances, McGillion’s next convention appearance will be at the Official Stargate SG-1 & Atlantis Convention in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, from August 21-23, 2009.