Mitra will appear in a 3-episode arc at the end of the season, including “Subversion” and the the 2-part season finale, “Incursion.”
She’ll play Kiva, described by the network as “a strong-willed commander of an alien incursion force. Kiva will do whatever it takes to safeguard her people even if it is at the ultimate expense of the Destiny crew.”
The 33-year-old, London-born actress has had recurring roles on Nip/Tuck, Boston Legal, The Practice (as Tara Wilson), Gideon’s Crossing and Party of Five. Her film career includes movies from Underworld: Rise of the Lycans to The Number 23.
According to previously released casting documents, Kiva is a commander in the Lucian Alliance — the group which the Destiny crew speculated may have been behind the attack on the Icarus Base in the series premiere, “Air, Part 1.”
Learn more about the upcoming season of Stargate Universe in GateWorld’s Season One episode guide! The 3-part premiere concludes this Friday at 9 p.m. (8 Central) on Syfy.
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Fantastic news! Great British actress! One of my favourites! She's beautiful and talented and I thought she was amazing in the movies "Doomsday" and "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans"!
I cannot wait to see her appear in "Stargate: Universe"!
Holy Sweet Dear Lord! OMG! Rhona Mitra! OMFG!
how t f did she got to destiny in first place? this is weird.
Gorgeous woman! On the other hand...
Travellers - Larrin and/or Katana
Lucian Alliance - Kiva
Erm...
So there you go - they will definitely have "young hip people" on the show by the end of the season. Sounds like the Teyla character re-hashed to me. Is Wil Wheaton not available? Remember, 33 is the new 18.
Maybe this character is a Lucian Alliance spy who was in Icarus Base at the time of the attack and that is how she ended up on the Destiny.
@Micheal Sacal
Thats the most logical explanation.
She may of been the one that informed the Lucian Alliance of the location of the base in the first place which led to the attack. She could of then went through the Stargate to the Destiny with everyone else.
Comparison to Teyla is poor as I doubt a Lucian Alliance spy would become there ally. She most likely will do sabotage etc.
Who the hell is Rhona Mitra? American actors too expensive for SGU? Hey, love the shuttle that has doors that open and close only from the inside. Sure, that's plausible. I've watched this 4 times now and I still don't like it. I hope they change my mind.
ooops. Now I remember -- Boston Legal....
Look, I also was unimpressed with the SGU premiere, but getting Rhona Mitra is a big thing. She is a VERY legit actress and well known in Europe and England.