My Thoughts on the Just-Announced S5 Casting Spoiler

[thegrrrl2002]

Woolsey, huh? Not my first choice for leader of Atlantis. I was personally hoping for Caldwell, because I love MP's low growly voice. And shoulders.(Why yes, I AM shallow.) Still, I like the idea of Woolsey. RP is a fabulous actor. I like the potential for conflict, especially with Sheppard. I've been enjoying Carter in the role (much to my surprise) but she and John were in agreement most of the time and that can be kind of dull. I hope having Woolsey in command will give us some good Conflicted!John moments. Or Pissy!John. And indignant!Rodney. Along with NotPleased!Ronon. And maybe even some Scowly!Teyla. Good times ahead!

I am sad that there will be one less woman on the show though. There has been mention of a possible new female reoccurring character--military, I think. But it sounds like she'll be young and inexperienced. Meh. Not impressed so far, but I'll keep an open mind.

So, in conclusion, Rodney is yummy. (see icon).

Comments

[chopchica.livejournal.com]

I love RP (the doctor!). I think Woolsey is a whiny, wimpy loser, who doesn't have leadership qualities at all, and doesn't care about the welfare of Atlantis, so I am not very happy about this.

[drlense.livejournal.com]

I'm... conflicted. My first reaction is "ugh", but that was my first reaction to Ronon, and Keller, and a lot of other plot developments that I ended up loving, so I'm going to take a wait and see attitude.

Seriously, season 4 has been so fantastic that I'm not going to allow myself to get worked up into a lather about something that hasn't happened yet.

[beeej.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. I like RP muchly, and I like Woolsey. And yeah, there should be lots more conflict with him in charge. I do hope that he went off and took some leadership classes after his last trip to Atlantis, because he would have messed that situation up royally had he been allowed to take control of it. He has no experience leading such a mission, so I'm kinda wondering how they're going to justify it.

[berlinghoff79.livejournal.com]

So, in conclusion, Rodney is yummy.
Which is the only really important thing about SGA.*nods*

[inthekeyofd.livejournal.com]

I just hope that new unexperienced character doesn't get experience by shadowing John.

Woolsey, I have no real problem with, and like you, I like that there will be one less woman on Atlantis, not that I ever had a problem with any of them at all.

[cobweb-diamond.livejournal.com]

I'm surprised by the so-far negative reaction to Woolsey. I think it's going to be hilarious! I mean, he's meant to be dislikeable. And he has like, nothing in common with any of the characters! The Ronon-Woolsey dynamic alone...

Also, I really hope he wears a suit and tie all the time, even offworld.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

As someone else mentioned--I don't remember who because I'm a total dork--that when Rodney became a regular, his character expanded into something more than the somewhat one-note source of conflict that it started out as. So I'm hoping they'll do the same with Woolsey, give him a little more depth and humanize him so that he's more than a simply source of annoyance for everyone.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I know exactly what you mean, I've been dubious about a number of changes and spoilers, and yet I've ended up loving the show more than ever. S4 has been utterly fantastic! So I'm thinkin' the writers and producers have a sense of what works and what doesn't.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Good question. Especially putting a civilian in charge again, and a rather bureaucratic one at that. Although, at least at the end of that ep, he acknowledged that Sam was right, and he was wrong. So at least we can hope he has learned from his experience.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Yes!! Just like your icon says. Totally teh sex. Yay!

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

John's hotness is entirely un-overshadow-able.

But yeah, not really interested in having it become the Woolsey show!

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

::dies:: The suit and tie, that would be perfect!!

I want Ronon and Woolsey together at the lunch table. Oh yes.

[kensieg.livejournal.com]

It's not his likability that's in question but his competence. On the other hand he did well w/O'Neill in Return I + II.

[drlense.livejournal.com]

Exactly- SGA is my happy place, and I'm going to wait until I actually stop liking the show- and try very hard not to jump to conclusions.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

He had some good moments in SG1, too. When they're not playing him merely for laughs, the character works for me.

[eleveninches.livejournal.com]

I'm excited at the thought of Atlantis vs Woosley, to be honest.

[(Anonymous)]

I'm happy about season 5. Carson's back Yeah!!! even if only for five episodes. I'll have to wait and see what happens with Woolsey, right now I think he's to wishy washy to be the head of Atlantis but we'll have to see how TPTB develop his character. At least he has had some interaction with Sheppard and the gang and can actually credit them with saving his skin more than once. I'll take a wait and see attitude on him. JUST GLAD CARSON'S BACK!!!

[shetiger.livejournal.com]

I...don't get it? People had me freaking out yesterday with the "OMG hugs season 5 spoilers, OMG!" All these things were going through my head. Oh noes, DH is leaving! No, worse! JF has gotten sick of it all and is leaving! No, worse! Weir is coming back, and she and John are having a whole passel of Shweirlings!

Then I looked, and I was all "that's it?" *shrug* Because we know how Carter turned out to be the horrible Rodney-eating she-beast...

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh, absolutely! I think Atlantis is going to win. *g*

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

It will be nice to see Carson again, definitely! I really curious as to how they're going to bring him back, too. And everyone's reaction to him. It's going to be sweet.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

::laughs::

I know! Sam was such a monster! I'll admit to being a bit dubious at first, because some the stuff they wrote for her on SG1 was just painful, but she really worked out well. And really, it's a pretty minor role. As long as we have John and Rodney and Teyla and Ronon going off on adventures, I'm happy. *g*

[sweeneybird.livejournal.com]

I'm very pleased with Woolsey because he's not military and RP is a terrific actor. While I do love me some gravel-voiced broad-shouldered Mitch, a;kjflgvgnlq'bqh

sorry. Where was I? Oh, I think Woolsey will provide great opportunities for Cowboy!John. While John has matured somewhat as military commander since 'Outbreak', he DID jump out a window and set off the self-destruct during 'Quarantine' - I don't see Woolsey putting up with those shenanigans. It'll be interesting to see how Woolsey adjusts his priorities - when he became the IOA liason he did a good job shifting to a broader focus for his nudginess.

Also, I love love love that he carries a briefcase through the wormhole. It makes me ridiculously happy.

[geeklite.livejournal.com]

Woolsey wouldn't have been my first choice either, but hey, I'm willing to go along for the ride.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, I do hope we still get Mitch showing up every now and then to be all sexy and gruff. *g*

Good point about Cowboy!John--I'm curious to see what Woolsey (Mr. Suit and Tie and Briefcase!) thinks of him, and how he treats him. Some interesting scenes ahead, I'm sure! They're about as polar opposite as two people can be.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I think there will be some fun scenes ahead!