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I'm really looking forward to this, weird as it will be to have so many recast roles.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just wanna hear "Ah, Garibaldi" again I feel bad for Londo

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What got my attention is that Sinclair is apparently in this in some capacity - I always liked him.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, when they first changed to Sheridan I didn't like him a ton, but over time I grew to love him

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I hope they are both in it in some capacity.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I swear, Phil LaMarr is a vocal chameleon.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s interesting that this is only available as a purchase rather than through a streamer. Seems like WB is trying to build demand for a new live action product.

I was surprised how much I enjoyed hearing Bruce Boxleitner’s voice in the promo clip. Having him join in the second season of Babylon 5 really saved the show for me. I’m curious to see where this leads, if they will transition with newer younger characters and if B5 can morph into a more viable franchise.

(I found Michael O’Hare’s performance in season one unbearable despite a strong pilot. Knowing his health issues, explains it, but he still pulled down the excellent efforts of all those around him. I still skip most of the season on rewatch.)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think O'Hare was pretty great in the role, but the role was very...unconventional for a leading man on a sci-fi show. Like Picard with a death wish.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Definitely a different perspective. I get the sense that this is one of those situations where viewer reactions can be quite polarized.

BTW I liked the role, and was very much looking forward to the show after the original pilot aired with the original first officer. I just didn’t find O’Hare’s acting in the actual show met the standard they were looking for.