On screen for only a fraction of a second, the being is either an Ori — an evil ascended being, described by the show’s writers as “fiery” beings — or a Prior, the human acolytes sent by the Ori to convert the inhabitants of our galaxy. The alien’s pointed head dress is iconic in the Origin, the Ori religion, appearing also on banners in a village of Ori-worshippers.
The ad, which premiered on June 10, also shows new cast members Ben Browder (“Cameron Mitchell”) and Beau Bridges (“Hank Landry”), the returning cast, and key guest stars including Claudia Black (“Vala Malduran”), Louis Gossett, Jr. (“Gerak”), and former series star Richard Dean Anderson (“Jack O’Neill”).
The Ori will be introduced to Stargate fans in the trilogy of episodes that begin July 15 on SCI FI, “Avalon” parts one and two and “Origin.” Check out GateWorld’s Season Nine episode guide for more details!