TV News: 4 More Join Stargate Universe
(Left to Right) - Justin Louis, David Blue, Brian J. Smith, & Jamil Walker Smith
Justin Louis, David Blue, Brian J. Smith and Jamil Walker Smith are heading into outer space to co-star opposite Robert Carlyle on Sci-fi Channel’s next adventure through the Stargate, Stargate Universe.
According to The Hollywood Reporter and Gateworld.net the series 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 (Robert Carlyle), who works to unlock the ship’s mysteries and return the group to Earth.
- Justin Louis (Hidden Hills) will play Col. Everett Young, an experienced Stargate team leader.
- David Blue (Ugly Betty) plays Eli Wallace, a slacker who just happens to be an utter genius with anything he puts his mind to — everything from mathematics to video games.
- Brian J. Smith (Hate Crime) is Lt. Matthew Scott, a junior member of the Stargate team thrust into the role of leader well before he’s ready.
- Jamil Walker Smith (Sister, Sister) plays Sr. Sgt. Ronald Greer, a Marine with a temper.
Brad Wright and Robert Cooper are writing/exec producing the series, which will debut in the fall as a two-hour movie and will be distributed by MGM Worldwide TV Distribution.
This is shaping up to be a pretty good cast of characters at least from the look. I can’t wait to see who they cast as the female lead and some of the supporting cast members. Now that Atlantis is over I can’t wait to see this new vision of Stargate.
