MGM released information regarding the fifth season of Stargate Atlantis on Monday, February 5. The press release confirms that the show will be renewed for a fifth season and also offers some insight into its cast. There are some rather intriguing changes and guests.
Let’s get right to it. Amanda Tapping will be devoting most of her time to Sanctuary, her new sci-fi show that has just been picked up by the Sci-Fi Channel; thus, a new leader is needed for the Atlantis expedition. Guess who was picked? That’s right-- Richard Woosley. Yes, that weaselly I.O.A character portrayed by Robert Picardo. This should lead to all kinds of confrontations, at least inside Atlantis, as everyone rebels and adjusts to his command style. Of course, on many episodes of Atlantis and SG1 it’s been demonstrated that he really has no command skills, which makes this an interesting choice, indeed. Since Atlantis isn’t really a military operation, I suppose that a bureaucratic choice is appropriate. I just can’t wait to see Woosley’s interactions with Ronon.
Tapping will still be appearing in Atlantis. She’s scheduled for "several" episodes. Another character from the SG1 days will be a guest star on Atlantis, Dr. Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks). Shanks had recently gone to work on the series 24 but the writers strike has probably derailed his plans there and in other television series. It’s driven him back to Stargate it seems. Well, his character, Jackson, always wanted to be part of the Atlantis expedition; perhaps now he’ll have a good chance. Jackson will likely be a huge help to the city since he’s got so much experience with the Ancients. He was always my favorite on SG1, so I can't wait to see him appear on Atlantis.
Dr. Beckett (Paul McGillion) will be back for five episodes in season five. His return has already made the last few episodes of season four highly anticipated and it will likely boost Season Five’s viewer numbers. It will be interesting to see if this leads to his return as a regular on Atlantis again. Jewel Staite, who took over the medical operations as Dr. Keller, was not mentioned in the press release, but it only discussed guest stars and changes. So she’ll no doubt be back for season five along with the rest of the gate team, Sheppard, Ronon, Teyla, and McKay.
Article comments
1 - bibbyroo
oh man, now you got me all excited!!!
2 - Angela
I'm very excited for season 5, I'm glad SG1 members will be making appearances. I'm also psyched to see them in the Ark of Truth movie March 11th. I've been downloading the wallpapers in anticipation :)
3 - F302 Fighter
Richard Woosley assuming command of Atlantis is a TOTAL disaster, although it might give some good conflicts it totally pisses off a hard-core Stargate Fan like me. I would rather the make Chief Sergeant Walter or Chuck the gate operators than Woosley. In previous episodes it clearly states he sucks at making decisions, he's IOA ! They can't make decisions, omg, we're gonna lose Atlantis.
P.S.- I hope he gets fed on by the Wraith.
4 - lodi dodi
Fighter!!! Totally agree with u. I hate this guy. He's worse then Todd (wraith)!!!! Like fighter said we gonna lose SGA!! And how many times ull got a new commander??? If u wanna do something then bring Weair back or let Carter to lead further. For me, SGA is over, if i see Woosley as Commander! And i think, i'm not the only one!
5 - Shagbert
i think it will be a good season. as Woosley has followed the advice of those that have proven them selfs, in the past. of course this leaves the way for a lot of screw up on Woosley part.