Comments on: David Hewlett On Fan Surprises

By: Captin21

Captin21 — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:59:40 +0000

I think it is just stupid what they did to Carson This makes two Caracters they have killed of Pointlessly He was a very likeable carecter and I really hope he gets a Big gig with some other series Good Luck to you , If They keep this up they are going to lose Fan Suport ,

By: Anhara

Anhara — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:16:51 +0000

I don’t know about everyone else but it’s starting to feel the same way it did when Mallozzi had a big net presence. I think David’s a fantastic actor and McKay is joint best character in SGA (along with Carson of course) but I wish tptb and now the actors would stop toying with the audience. That is how fandoms become divided, meddling by higher powers that know more than we do and have power that we don’t.

The writers have no clue how to execute character death and maintain its effects. As far as I’m aware MS and RDA made it clear before the departure they wanted to leave but Teryl and Paul seemed to have that decision forced on them. I just hope Carson’s death isn’t orchestrated to get Weir a cheap hug from Sheppard or used as a red herring to make you think someone more important (in whose eyes) has died instead.

I admit I’d be devastated if it seemed Weir had been killed but it turned out to be Carson, I’d have went from delighted to despondent.

By: Halessa

Halessa — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:39:06 +0000

Just to add something: Isn’t it a little bit strange that David is so much in “I am not allowed to tell you” but on the first hand, he and Torri told the fans on convetions and in interviews about “horrible” and “surprising” things that go to happen. I mean, why bring rumors around in the first place??? A little bit to much on purpose for me…

By: Halessa

Halessa — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:23:39 +0000

Well, no answer is an answer
At the moment, Davidâ€™s comment has one certain effect to me: If I EVER GET MY HANDS ON THE MAN, I will grab him when he is hungry, stick him on a wall with duct tape and savour a big chocolate bar piece by piece rigth in front of him! And I will really enjoy that *evilgrin*

By: Annelise

Annelise — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:54:09 +0000

Hum!!! Well… If Carson is not going to die (which I hope), Maybe a MAIN character does… Mmmm Sheppard??? Weir??? Teyla (NOOOO!!!!) ? Ronon? Or… Aiden Ford???

I’d prefer Sheppard. It is the less interesting character.

By: TJuk

TJuk — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:08:44 +0000

I think David doesn’t really say anything either way except to confirm there are things coming up that will ‘suprise’ us. He didn’t answer the ‘good or bad’ question and looking at his comments, especially where he says “I’m not allowed to tell you” I think thats probably because those ‘events’ illuded to will have a powerful effect. What has a bigger effect then the loss of a character? And what, in Stargate’s history has ever been so careful concealed and played off then the death of a popular character? They like shock factor, it has a big impact, unfortunately it never seems to have a lasting one unless its negative, which makes it all pointless. Which is EXACTLY what will happen IF they kill of Carson. It will ultimately be pointless and a waste of the work contributed by the actor and the important contribution the character has made to the show.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 07:38:15 +0000

ok im confused. lol wait i get it ahhhhhh he might die NOOOOOOO

By: Anise76

Anise76 — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:36:50 +0000

Okay, looking at this rationally…

1. If Carson’s not going to die, why not just come straight out and deny the rumour?
2. Technically, Janet’s death was also being touted as a “surprise”, right up until it aired, despite the rumours going around. And THAT was never out and out denied either.
3. Why have TPTB also declined completely to comment on the situation? Surely, if they want SO much to put a lid on this, why not just deny it?

This policy of non-denial speaks volumes.

Just my two cents.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:08:43 +0000

OMG OMG carson might not die after all. we i hope he wont