Tuesday 31 July 2007

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: "We'll always be able to say we could have done more..."

Tuesday 31 July 2007
A panel was held at Comic-Con 2007 with the guys behind Battlestar Galactica, which starts it fourth and final season in early-2008.

The following details were uncovered by fans. [SPOILERS FOR SEASON 3!]

-- The identity of "the fifth and final Cylon" might not be revealed until late in season 4 -- perhaps even in the last ever episode!

-- Season 4 will see lots of Adama/Starbuck conflict, especially in the first episode.

-- Baltar's story arc will be shocking and thrilling for fans. Tricia Helfer (Number 6) said: "Baltar's getting a lot of action this season, and I haven't been involved."

-- Producer Ronald D. Moore hopes to bring back popular character Romo Lampkin (Mark Shepherd), who impressed during the season 3 finale as Baltar's lawyer.

-- Starbuck, having been to Earth and leading the fleet there, will have a sense of purpose to her life, leading to occasions of calm serenity.

-- On the show's conclusion, Moore said: "The decision was to end the show at the top of our game. That choice precludes certain other choices. [Like wrapping up every possible loose end of plot]. We'll always be able to say we could have done more."

-- Now that Chief Tyrol has been revealed as one of "The Final Five" Cylons, it means there are two human-Cylon hybrid babies (Hera and Nicholas.) Moore said the Hera storyline will continue, but the ramifications of Nicholas may go ignored.

-- In the November TV-movie, Razor, fans will see Cylon centurions and raiders from the 1970s TV series, during flashbacks to the first war 40 years ago.

-- Despite having a recurring role in the new Bionic Woman TV series, Katee Sackhoff's schedule will work alongside her BSG commitment.

-- Producer David Eick is working on a FOX pilot called Them, currently under consideration for mid-season. Tricia Helfer has a role.