Torri Higginson declines to reprise role, mailbag

No Stargate-related pics this entry, but an interesting tidbit for those Elizabeth Weir fans out there.

Torri Higginson, who played Elizabeth Weir throughout the first 3 seasons of Atlantis (guest starring in several Season 4 episodes) will NOT be reprising her role in Season 5. Despite the producers having spun a Season 5 episode bringing back her character in replicator-form, with an option for a longer arc should production go well, Torri Higginson declined to appear.

Whether or not this means that the role will be filled by another actress (a possibility considering how Asurans can change shape/appearance at will) or simply left out of the production of Season 5 remains to be seen.

Mailbag

• Leela Savasta has been cast as “Captain Alicia Vega” (changed from Alison Porter) for Season 5 and will be appearing in a yet-to-be-disclosed number of episodes.
• The Tria may possibly make an appearance in Season 5, as it is currently floating without propulsion between galaxies.
• The Brotherhood of 15 may be revisited, as they’re currently in posession of the only known full ZPM.
• About half of Season 5 has been mapped out.
• “Captain Alicia Vega” has been confirmed for Search and Rescue, “Doctor Alison Porter” will be debuting in Whispers.
• John Shepherd is the older brother.
• Ronon and Keller are not dating as of yet; she’s still single.