Stargate writer and producer Joseph Mallozzi dedicated an entry to his weblog yesterday that was meant to get the attention of “casting directors, producers, studio people, and network execs” as he recommended the hiring of some of the guest stars that have appeared in Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe.
He started off by explaining why he’s just got ten names right now, “Over the course of my ten years with the Stargate franchise, I’ve had the pleasure to work with numerous talented individuals, many of them guest stars who impressed with their performance, professionalism, and gracious off-camera attitude. And so, today, I’d like to make mention of a few of them here (and I stress “a few of them” because there are certainly more than many I could add to the list. But, for the purposes of today’s entry, let’s go with these ten individuals who a) left a lasting impression and b) I feel are really deserving of more recognition). All are gifted actors who would make a terrific addition to any cast. But be warned! Snap ’em up now because I have a feeling they’ll only be available for so long.”
No doubt, these names will be familiar with you as well, since several have indeed been “snapped up” for popular movies and television series.
Mallozzi’s First 10 Actors to Recommend for Hire:
- Michael Welch – “Young Jack (Fragile Balance, SG-1 season 7)”
- Neil Jackson – “Khalek, Wraith (Prototype SG-1 season 9, Vegas Atlantis season 5)”
- Jodelle Ferland – “Young Adria, Harmony (Flesh and Blood, SG-1 season 10, Harmony, Atlantis season 4)”
- Brendan Beiser – “Tavius, Weaver (The Tower, Atlantis season 2, Memento Mori, SG-1 season 9)”
- Reed Diamond – “Bryce Ferguson (Stronghold, SG-1 season 9)”
- Ryan Robbins – “Ladon Radim (Various episodes, Atlantis)”
- Kari Wuhrer – “Nancy (Outcast, Atlantis season 4)”
- Malcolm Scott – “Caius (The Ties That Bind, SG-1 season 9)”
- Mike Dopud – “Bounty Hunter, Kiryk (Bounty, SG-1 season 10, Tracker, Atlantis season 5)”
- Reiko Aylesworth – “Sharon (Life, Universe season 1)”
To read what Mallozzi had to say about these actors, visit his June 17th entry. Links on their names in the above list will get you to our Stargate Wiki profiles.