This certainly puts the kibosh on a possible Marc-Cliff reunion on Ugly Betty: Cliff’s portrayer, David Blue, is relocating to another freakin’ universe.
Sources confirm to me exclusively that Blue has been tapped to join the cast of Sci Fi Channel’s Stargate Universe, the franchise’s third (and purportedly edgiest) live-action series.
Blue, who joins previously announced headliner Robert Carlyle, plays Eli Wallace, a total slacker who just happens to be an utter genius with anything he puts his mind to — mathematics, computers, video games. A lack confidence has left him with an acerbic sense of humor.
Universe follows a group of soldiers, scientists, and civilians who have been stranded on an ancient ship in the far reaches of space. It’s slated to debut on Sci Fi next fall.
I’m sad for Marc and Cliff, but I’m ecstatic for David, a genuinely decent guy who displayed real star potential on Betty.
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Why are you always telling me the best/worst news? I love David Blue and can’t wait to see him next to Robert Carlyle on this show. On the other hand, I adore Cliff and Marc. I feel like I just got a new kitten, but only because my dad was allergic to our puppy and we have to give it away. I.E. Happy and sad at the same time.
So it’s the same kind of role he played in “Moonlight,” right?
i’m totally happy for david, but completely bummed about no marc/cliff reunion. =/
What a shame, I loved him in Ugly Betty and thought he didn’t have nearly the screentime he deserved. Oh well, I guess I’ll have to watch Stargate Universe now.
I was just wondering if he’d be back on U.B.
So – he is the new Version of Sam (Sg1) and McKey (SGA) – lol .. it’s kind of funny that the always have the same basic characters and just cast different people to play them
Dang. I really liked him and Marc on UB.
I abhor the whole idea of another Stargate, and adding this guy doesn’t help. I hate the Marc/Cliff thing on UB and I hope they don’t go anywhere near that type of story on Stargate: Universe.
If Tricia Helfer could do Burn Notice & BSG at the same time, I’m sure David Blue can do both if he is asked!
Don’t they shoot on different schedules? He’s not a major character on UB, so it wouldn’t take that much to shoot his scenes out-of-sequence for UB and not interfere with his full-time job.
I’m still not sold on the premise of SGU and so far I’ve been entirely underwhelmed by the casting. I can’t believed they canceled SGA for this. I’ll give it a shot, but I can’t shake the feeling this will be a franchise killer.
So basically, he’s going to be Rodney?
Meet Rodney Nr. 2
i loathed cliff and am thrilled he is not coming back
Dave probably knows more about the Stargate universe than the writers do! He’s going to be great and have the time of his life. Congratulations
I already miss him on Moonlight, will miss him terribly on Ugly Betty. Loved him on both and am willing to give this venture a chance.
Well, at least it’s a good thing he landed on a good role. But really angry at ABC for keep dismissing my favorite characters from Ugly Betty. I had the hope of Cliff and Marc in the season finale… all is lost. *sob*
This is a joke, right? Brad Wright must have gone insane. The SGU concept is already very much in question, but this is jst too much for ANY SciFi fan!
I don’t know why people are judging him so harshly when they havent even seen a bit of footage yet. Hell, I doubt they have started filming yet.
Lighten up!
Hey, slow people! Just because he played a gay character on Ugly Betty doesn’t mean he’ll be playing one on Stargate! He didn’t play a gay character on Moonlight, did he? It’s called ‘acting’, ppl. It’s what these people are hired to do. Are you telling me you think Robert Pattison is actually a vampire? Or Brad Pitt actually ages in reverse? Grow up!
Dave is a genuine, funny, charismatic and very talented guy. I love you, Dave.