No new information on the film project yet, but a number of people are mounting an effort to support the
original cast members as part of the project. For more information, go to
www.keepb5alive.com and you will find some of the
information available on how to voice your opinion on keeping original cast members involved in the
upcoming movie. More will follow soon, so stay tuned.
From Hollywood North Reporter:
Scoop: Casting Breakdown For Babylon 5 Movie
HNR gives you an exclusive first look at the new character bios
December 15th 2004 02:26am | Posted by: Robert Falconer HNR Senior Editor
Those of you who are ardent fans of J. Michael Straczynski’s popular
series, Babylon 5, which ran from 1994-98, are probably already aware of
the new Bab 5 feature that’s in the works, entitled The Memory of the
Shadows. What you probably haven’t heard about yet are details
concerning the four main characters, Diane Baker, Galen, Colonel Joss
Morgan and the villainous Tyrell. Well, with the casting process
underway, HNR has scooped details on these main characters, and is
presenting it here for the first time.
Before we get into the character details, here’s a brief summary of the
storyline for those who haven’t yet read it:
“The technology of the ancient and extinct Shadow race is being
unleashed upon the galaxy by an unknown force, and Earthforce
intelligence officer DIANE BAKER, whose brother was recently killed in a
mysterious explosion, is out to find out who is behind the intergalactic
conspiracy. Joining her in her investigation is GALEN, a techno-mage who
has been charged with keeping the technology out of the hands of those
who would abuse it...”
Here are the main character details:
DIANE BAKER: A bright and attractive woman in her late 20s or early 30s,
she's an Earthforce Intelligence Officer in civilian clothes who is
reputed to be one of the best agents in the service. When her beloved
brother is killed in a mysterious explosion on his spacecraft, Diane
sets out to learn what caused the tragedy. She suspects a top-level
cover-up -- but before she can get to the root of the problem, she is
herself accused of conspiracy and murder. Despite the efforts of her
friend, Elizabeth Lochley, to shield her, Diane finds herself behind
bars, prey to a corrupt official who will stop at nothing to protect his
greedy self-interest. But to Diane's amazement, the remarkable Galen, a
techno-mage of near-supernatural skill and daring, enlists her help in
unraveling the real mystery behind the recent deaths. Their
investigation reveals that an ancient technology perfected by the mystic
extinct Shadow race is being unleashed upon mankind by some as yet
unknown conspirator. Once unleashed, the huge and all powerful shadow
vessels could enslave the entire galaxy -- unless quick steps are taken
to avert calamity...
GALEN: A cloaked, mysterious figure, 30-45, he appears to be human --
but there's an intensity about him that bespeaks something
supernaturally powerful and enigmatic. Yet there's also something wry
and urbane about Galen, a suggestion that he has humor and wicked wit
lurking under his inscrutable exterior. A techno-mage -- one of an
ancient sect that used science to perform apparently miraculous feats --
Galen is the guardian left behind by his kind to ensure that the ancient
Shadow technology did not fall into the wrong hands. Aghast when he
realizes that his long vigilance has been violated, Galen sets out to
learn who is behind the Shadow technology that now threatens the galaxy.
He teams with the feisty Diane in his investigation -- and he comes to
feel real tenderness for his human ally. A hero and a deeply moral
force, Galen stands strong against the forces of corruption that have
been unleashed by his own people...
COLONEL JOSS MORGAN: A dashing and handsome officer in his late 20s or
early 30s with the Earthforce Marines, he is the head of a security
detachment sent to Babylon 5 to protect a contingent of inter-galactic
diplomats who are meeting there. Humorous and daring, Morgan tries to
befriend Elizabeth Lochley, the current commander of Babylon 5, but
she's a bit prickly about having her jurisdiction violated by his
forces. Later, Morgan and his forces prepare to battle the Hunter
Killers unleashed by the evil Tyrell -- a virtual suicide mission that
they face with gallantry, bravery and resolve...
TYRELL: 35-45, dark, enigmatic, striking and chilling, he is another
techno-mage, Galen's old childhood rival, who supposedly departed for a
distant sector of the galaxy years ago. Yet Tyrell has been secretly
infiltrating the area, developing the ancient shadow technology and
putting it on sale to the highest bidder. A deadly adversary of
supernatural skill and power, he is not a rogue, as initially suspected.
In fact, he is actually carrying out a mandate of his own kind. When
Galen resists the corruption and madness, Tyrell prepares to battle him
to the death...
Babylon 5: The Memory of the Shadows begins production in April 2005 in
the UK. The film is executive produced by Adam W. Rosen and Doug Netter
and produced by Alain Gottesman and J. Michael Straczynski. Steven Beck
will direct from a script written by J. Michael Straczynski
