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

[kimberlyfdr.livejournal.com]

I think Woolsey is genius casting. I wanted Atlantis to return to civilian control (yay!) and Woolsey allows for some GREAT potential head-butting. Putting him in command will allow some character exploration and hopefully bring a strength that he hasn't had before. I was so happy it wasn't Caldwell. Not that I don't like him, because I DO, but I didn't want it to be a military mission where the leader was making everyone carry the strict military line. A threat to John's command would make me sad :(

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I love the idea of head-butting. I think they backed off of that too much with Elizabeth, because she was just too darn likable. But with someone who has a history of being a bit of a jerk sometimes, there won't be any hesitation for John to get into it with him. Hopefully. And that wouldn't have happened with Caldwell, probably, because he and John would pretty much agree on things.