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The crew calls upon a brilliant mind from Earth to help in a crisis -- a quadriplegic scientist who temporarily takes over Wray's body.
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NOTES & SPOILERS
(Newest information is added to the bottom)
This episode title was revealed by consulting producer Joseph Mallozzi, in a post at his blog. "The episode numbers and titles are subject to change, so nobody get too attached."
"I anxiously await Brad's pass on 'Sabotage' as that preps next week with the lovable Peter DeLuise at the directing helm."
(Consulting producer Joseph Mallozzi, in a post at his blog)
"Just read 'Sabotage.' Wow. SGU is really challenging my acting chops! I LOVE our writers! Can't wait to work on this episode!"
("Camille Wray" actress Ming-Na, in a post at Twitter)
This episode includes a guest character named Eleanor Perry. The casting call has been posted at SpoilerTV:
[ELEANOR PERRY] (35-40) and quite attractive. A brilliant scientist who happens to be a quadriplegic. Affected since childhood, her disability has rendered her body physically useless. However, after being brought on board the Destiny as the only person who may be able to save the ship and her crew from certain annihilation, she is given temporary powers that enable her to walk again and to finally experience intimacy. Strong guest lead. Soon after the above character description was released, the show's producers issued the following statement (via GateWorld Forum):
Recently, a casting breakdown was released to agents for a upcoming character in our television show, Stargate Universe. The character, Doctor Eleanor Perry, is a brilliant scientist at the top of her field, who also happens to be a quadriplegic. As part of a science fiction conceit that is core to our series, Perry's consciousness is temporarily exchanged with one our series main characters, Camile Wray, who is a lesbian. In the course of the story, Perry has the experience of being able bodied for the first time since she was a child. At the same time, Wray, temporarily encumbered by Perry's physical disability, experiences the unconditional love of her life partner. The language of the breakdown was insensitive and inaccurate, and we sincerely apologize to those who may have been offended. The audition pages that have been under scrutiny were from an early draft and released out of context. It is our desire and intention to portray both characters with dignity and respect, while remaining mindful of the ethical issues we're raising.
Brad Wright and Robert Cooper Read more on the "Sabotage" controversy here. We've also published an editorial on the subject, which includes extensive discussion on the issues from other fans.
"Brad did his pass on 'Sabotage' and, Carl and I agree, it's a much better script."
(Consulting producer Joseph Mallozzi, in a post at his blog)
"We were on hiatus for almost the entire month of July. Many of us didn't read 'Sabotage' or provide notes until the beginning of last week. I can assure you, there was some very spirited debate about this script and the issues raised."
(Consulting producer Joseph Mallozzi, in a post at his blog)
NEW! November 18 - "That was all misconstrued and I think once they see the episode, they will have a completely different response to it. It was extremely emotional on many levels for me to play as an actress, playing a quadriplegic. It really makes you appreciate ... I mean, I always appreciate health anyway.
"... I think the other stuff that's been expressed has been misunderstood. In the previous episode that has aired ['Earth'], Colonel Telford and Colonel Young exchange bodies and there is an understanding, an underlying understanding, that once you do that, you forfeit your right to your body at that point. And, for me, I feel that if that's true for all the other characters, then it would sort of be prejudicial not to do that with the gay character."
(Actress Ming-Na, in an interview with AfterEllen.com)
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