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==Cast and characters==
==Guest cast==
The complete cast, as listed in the credits for the pilot episode as released on DVD, is as follows:
* [[Sasha Roiz]] as [[Sam Adama|Sam Adams]]
* [[Brian Markinson]] as [[Jordan Duram]]
* [[William B. Davis]] as Secretary of Defense [[Val Chambers]]
* [[Sina Najafi]] as [[William Adama|William Adams]]
* [[Jorge Montesi]] as The [[Guatrau]]
* [[Hiro Kanagawa]] as [[Cyrus Xander]]
* [[Genevieve Buechner]] as [[Tamara Adama|Tamara Adams]]
* [[Anna Galvin]] as [[Shannon Adama|Shannon Adams]]
* [[Katie Keating]] as Prefect [[Caston]]
* [[Veena Sood]] as Secretary of Defense [[Joan Leyte]]
* [[Karen Austin]] as [[Ruth]]
* [[Nancy Kerr]] as Prosecutor
* [[Terence Kelly]] as Mayor
* [[Angela Moore]] as Judge
* [[Josh Byer]] as Defendant
* [[Vicky Lambert]] as [[Hecate]]
* [[Jim Thomson]] as Voice of [[Serge]]
* [[Jared Keeso]] as [[Rod Jenkins]]
* [[Kathryn Schellenberg]] as Dancer
* [[Maiko Miyauchi]] as Dancer
* [[Daina Ashbee]] as Dancer
* [[Adrienne Chan]] as Dancer
* [[Salma Allam]] as Dancer
* [[Kirsten Wicklund]] as Dancer
* [[Shawn Stewart]] as Dancer
* [[Donald Sales]] as Dancer
* [[Paul Becker]] as Dancer
* [[Cara Long]] as V-Club Patron
* [[Jay Devery]] as V-Club Patron
* [[Keita Parker]] as V-Club Patron
* [[Chelsea Darden]] as V-Club Patron
* [[Megan Sehn]] as V-Club Patron
* [[Chantal Ayre]] as V-Club Patron
* [[Michelle Andrew]] as V-Club Patron
* [[Eva Hartkopf]] as V-Club Patron
* Uncredited as [[Sean]]


Starring:
Prior to the release of the pilot, many names were given in the cast. Of those not confirmed in the credits are the following and if they do appear, would be categorized uncredited:
* Eric Stoltz - Daniel Graystone
* [[Edwina Cheer]] as Bikini Girl<ref name="imdumb">This information comes from the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0799862/ ''Caprica'' entry on IMDb]. It may or may not be accurate, as IMDb has [[BW:CJ|no apparent fact checking facilities]]. We provide this information as a service to fans who may be looking for it, and we make no claim as to either its accuracy or unverifiable lack thereof.</ref>
* Esai Morales - Joseph Adama
* Paula Malcomson - Amanda Graystone
* Alessandra Torresani - Zoe Graystone
* Magda Apanowicz - Lacy Rand
* Avan Jogia - Ben Stark
 
And:
* Polly Walker - Sister Clarice Willow
 
Guest Stars:
* Sasha Roiz - Sam Adams
* Brian Markinson - Jordan Duram
* William B. Davis - Secretary of Defense Val Chambers
 
Other Cast:
* Sina Najafi - William Adams
* Jorge Montesi - The Guatrau
* Hiro Kanagawa - Cyrus Xander
* Genevieve Buechner - Tamara Adams
* Anna Galvin - Shannon Adams
* Katie Keating - Prefect Caston
* Veena Sood - Secretary of Defense Joan Leyte
* Karen Austin - Ruth
* Nancy Kerr - Prosecutor
* Terence Kelly - Mayor
* Angela Moore - Judge
* Josh Byer - Defendant
* Vicky Lambert - Hecate
* Jim Thomson - Voice of Serge
* Jared Keeso - Rod Jenkins
* Kathryn Schellenberg - Dancer
* Maiko Miyauchi - Dancer
* Daina Ashbee - Dancer
* Adrienne Chan - Dancer
* Salma Allam - Dancer
* Kirsten Wicklund - Dancer
* Shawn Stewart - Dancer
* Donald Sales - Dancer
* Paul Becker - Dancer
* Cara Long - V-Club Patron
* Jay Devery - V-Club Patron
* Keita Parker - V-Club Patron
* Chelsea Darden - V-Club Patron
* Megan Sehn - V-Club Patron
* Chantal Ayre - V-Club Patron
* Michelle Andrew - V-Club Patron
* Eva Hartkopf - V-Club Patron
 
The character Tomas Vergis (ostensibly played by Roger R. Cross) does not appear in the pilot episode, nor in the deleted scenes for the pilot episode.
 
The guest cast as announced prior to the release of the pilot included:
* [[Genevieve Buechner]]<ref name="vancouver_sun">{{cite_web|url=http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/westcoastlife/story.html?id=e6f5a106-a785-4a7d-b2b4-c6911c37dfaf|title=Canada.com: Battlestar Galactica spinoff filming in town|date=12 June 2008|accessdate=22 June 2008|last=Zacharias|first=Yvonne|format=|language=}}</ref>  as [[Tamara Adama]]<ref name="imdumb">This information comes from the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0799862/ ''Caprica'' entry on IMDb]. It may or may not be accurate, as IMDb has [[BW:CJ|no apparent fact checking facilities]]. We provide this information as a service to fans who may be looking for it, and we make no claim as to either its accuracy or unverifiable lack thereof.</ref>
* [[Hiro Kanagawa]]<ref name="canada.com">{{cite_web|url=http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/etoday/story.html?id=9751e662-b3d9-48d9-b247-350b5f2f7419|title=The Province: Now shooting: movie writer glen schaefer on five productions shooting around b.C.|date=22 June 2008|accessdate=22 June 2008|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref> as [[Cyrus Xander]]<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Veena Sood]]<ref name="canada.com"/> as [[Joan Leyte]]<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Brian Markinson]]<ref name="canada.com"/> as [[Jordan Duram]]<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Sasha Roiz]] as [[Sam Adama]]<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Jared Keeso]] as [[Rod Jenkins]]<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Katie Keating]] as [[Caston]]<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Magda Apanowicz]] as [[Lacy Rand]]<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Vicky Lambert]] as [[Hecate]]<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Roger R. Cross]] as [[Tomas Vergis]]<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Anna Galvin]] as [[Shannon Adama]]<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Jorge Montesi]] as [[Guatrau]]<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Michelle Andrew]] as Lap Dancer<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Edwina Cheer]] as Bikini Girl<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Ildiko Ferenczi]] as Bikini Girl<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Ildiko Ferenczi]] as Bikini Girl<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Marci T. House]] as Woman<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Marci T. House]] as Woman<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Nathalie Marrable]] as Burlesque Dancer<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Nathalie Marrable]] as Burlesque Dancer<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Charlie Robson]] as Avatar (uncredited)<ref name="imdumb"/>
* [[Charlie Robson]] as Avatar<ref name="imdumb"/>
 
Though referred to throughout the episode, [[Tomas Vergis]] does not appear in the final feature, nor in the deleted scenes, yet had been listed as one point being portrayed by [[Roger R. Cross]].<ref>Though once listed, the credit has now been removed from IMDb.</ref> Michelle Andrew is credited in the pilot, but as "V-Club Patron" and not as "Lap Dancer".<ref name="imdumb"/>


== References ==
== References ==

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Caprica pilot
"Caprica pilot"
An episode of the Caprica Series
Special Episode
Writer(s) Remi Aubuchon
Ronald D. Moore
Story by
Director Jeffrey Reiner
Assistant Director
Special guest(s)
Production No.
Nielsen Rating
US airdate USA 2010
CAN airdate CAN
UK airdate UK Spring 2009[1]
DVD release
Population survivors
Additional Info Series pilot
Full Credits
Episode Chronology
Caprica pilot
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This episode will be the two-hour pilot for the Caprica TV series, a spin-off of the Re-imagined Series produced by Remi Aubuchon, Ronald D. Moore, David Eick for the Sci Fi Channel. It is currently in post-production. It is due to be released on DVD on April 21, 2009 before debuting in 2010. However, copies have been appearing on the internet since April 13th.

Overview

In the wake of the tragedy experienced by the Adama and Graystone families, a scientific breakthrough is about to occur - the invention of the Cylons.

Plot summary

It should be kept in mind that, while this information comes from reliable sources, the series is still in production, and some details - such as names, events and character backgrounds - may still change to a certain degree.

When Zoe Graystone dies in a suicide bombing on a train due to the religious fanaticism of her boyfriend, Ben Stark, her father Daniel Graystone manages to resurrect her - after a fashion. The same terrorist attack claimed the lives of Joseph Adams's wife Shannon and his daughter, Tamara. The two fathers meet under conditions of mutual grief. Graystone, already having Zoe-A, a digital clone of her memories and personality which was created by his brilliant daughter Zoe in life, plans to steal a break through CPU chip from one of his business competitors. To obtain it he convinces Joseph Adams to use his organized crime contacts, which is done, possibly with Adams's acquiescence to murder to acquire it. Graystone, with the chip and a pre existing military robot prototype, intends to create a robotic version of his daughter, known as Zoe-R, which, unknown to him, is the first step toward creating the Cylon race. Adams, despite lingering reservations works with Graystone to see his own dead daughter again and "Tamara" is recreated in Virtual Reality, much like Zoe-A. Adams meets her in virtual reality but unlike Zoe-A she is terrified and confused. Tamara then realizes she cannot feel her heart beat, to their mutual horror. As his "daughter" goes into hysterics, Adams breaks the connection and is appalled at his partner's methods and ethics and, as he views, the immorality of the creation and renounces it.

However, as a result the tragedy of losing his daughter, he grows closer to his 11-year old son, William Adams. He also has a new found pride in his actual Tauron family name and reclaims the name of "Adama" for him and his son.

Afterward not heeding Adama's fears, Graystone attempts to download Zoe-A into one of his prototype U-87 Cyber Combat Units robotic Cylon forms. It seems to be a failure with the download data becoming corrupted and lost forever. Graystone goes into Virtual reality to find Zoe-A but to his renewed grief, she is gone. Later however Zoe-R awakens in her mechanical body and calmly calls her best friend Lacy Rand for help.

Notes

  • In the original script, Joseph insists that Daniel delete the Tamara avatar. This does not happen in the aired pilot.

Analysis

  • In the stadium scene, the shot where fans are throwing food and drinks at the Caprica Buccaneers contains a small goof. If you look at the stadium rafters, a Canadian and an American flag can be seen. The stadium scenes were shot at General Motors Place in downtown Vancouver, home rink of the Vancouver Canucks. Also of note, the Buccaneers team colors - blue, green, and white - are the colors of the current Canucks uniforms.

Questions

Official Statements

Noteworthy Dialogue

  • Joseph discussing his family past with Willie:
Joseph Adama: I want you to know who you are. We come from a long, proud line of Tauron peasants who knew how to work the land and still stand proud. You're named after your grandfather. Did I ever tell you that?
Willie Adama: Nope.
Joseph Adama: William. He was killed during the Tauron uprising. Our last name isn't Adams. I changed it after I arrived here on Caprica. Our family name is Adama. Adama. And it's a good, honorable Tauron name.
  • The Cylon prototype after having destroyed all targets during an exercise:
Cylon prototype: All targets neutralized. Program completed by your command.
  • After having watched the live-fire demonstration of Graystone Enterprise's military robot:
Joan Leyte: What'd you call it?
Daniel Graystone: A cybernetic life-form node. A Cylon, Minister.
Joan Leyte : Hmm. Cylon. Interesting.

Guest cast

Prior to the release of the pilot, many names were given in the cast. Of those not confirmed in the credits are the following and if they do appear, would be categorized uncredited:

Though referred to throughout the episode, Tomas Vergis does not appear in the final feature, nor in the deleted scenes, yet had been listed as one point being portrayed by Roger R. Cross.[3] Michelle Andrew is credited in the pilot, but as "V-Club Patron" and not as "Lap Dancer".[2]

References

  1. ↑ Aylott, Chris, "Sky1 secures exclusive UK rights to Battlestar Galactica prequel CAPRICA", 6 August 2008. Retrieved on 9 August 2008.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 This information comes from the Caprica entry on IMDb. It may or may not be accurate, as IMDb has no apparent fact checking facilities. We provide this information as a service to fans who may be looking for it, and we make no claim as to either its accuracy or unverifiable lack thereof.
  3. ↑ Though once listed, the credit has now been removed from IMDb.
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