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Joe Flanigan’s starring role as John Sheppard in the beloved space exploration series Stargate Atlantis has brought viewers joy for decades. The show ran for five incredible, action-packed years, often crossing over with the ten-year hit Stargate SG-1 during their overlapping seasons. The Stargate franchise means a lot to many people, with beautiful production design, fantastic characters and storylines, and a whole lot of heart, so I’ve been looking forward to speaking with Joe, especially since his background is unusual for someone in the arts. After starting out as an advance man for the White House and a stint at a magazine, he took up acting on a whim and ended up developing a real passion for it. But he also remains heavily involved in social matters and has been focusing on those topics more than ever since the wildfires and pandemic, so sitting down to hear his insights on not only Hollywood but also the state of the world was a very different and interesting experience, and I’m pleased to share our conversation today.
Stargate Atlantis
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Ok I’ll say it. Sheppard was so much better than O’Neill. Richard Dean Andersen is great, but there was a bit too much arrogance there. Flanigan felt more real and was never over the top.
He worked in the White House???? What? How?
That was a great balance of lighter snark and deeper conversation. Thank you for bringing us more of Joe Flanigan!
Any chance Joe will show up in the new stargate series? It’d be cool to see what Sheppard is up to after saving Atlantis 🙂
Joe seems so genuine. No superficial nonsense.
I think Sheppard is just Joe’s real personality coming through. He seems like a warm, kind person who’s very real and doesn’t bullshit people. Respect.
Great show!
He seems so relax with you.
okay, here me out: bring joe back for another episode BUT this time with other SGA actors for a joint special reunion
Thanks for such a chill interview!
LOL now I’m picturing Richard Dean Anderson walking onto set and flinging script pages over his shoulder like nope, nope nope
This was a great and much-needed episode!
I love both shows equally but I think we can all agree that Pegasus looked so much better.
Agreed. The SG-1 underground bunker had a nostalgic charm in an Area 51ish way, but I gasped when they first crossed into Atlantis, it looked so pretty and alien and so much more open.
Exactly. SG-1 was my jam too but the color schemes were much more vivid and the sets felt more unique and enjoyable to watch on SGA.
I think I was reluctant to let go of O’Neill in the beginning and wasn’t as into Sheppard, but as the show went on, I came to appreciate him so much more and now he’s a favorite.
Joe seems like the nicest dude.
Great job once again!
Such a pleasure to listen to, both of you!
I just adore how calm and cool this man always seems.
My kid is already humming the theme music to both Stargate shows and I can’t wait to properly watch it with her when she’s a little older.
So did you take his advice and sign up for a comedy class? You kept waving it off but I kind of agree that you’d be good at it haha
Great interview. Joe’s insights on what’s happening in this country are peak.
I wish you could bring Joe back for a talk with David. I’d like so much to hear them together again!
Nice interview! Thanks for bringing us more Joe Flanigan!
Wow, what a crazy background! “Circuitous” indeed.
It’s nice that you treat him as his own person. The number of interviews where people can’t seem to separate actors from their characters is just annoying.
I’m CRYING at his instagram. Glass half full hahaha
I think it was Jason Momoa who said that being part of a famous and enduring sci-fi or fantasy series is better than being in any movie because the people who watch it and share it over and over become like family, and it’s so true. The characters in SGA feel like watching family, which makes it special.
Growing up in Germany, I only heard the dubbed versions for a long time. I remember finally getting to see the English versoins and being so mad we didn’t get those at home. SO much better to hear Joe’s real voice and performance.
Everyone’s talking about Stargate and I’m thinking how much I loved him on GH lol
I MISS YOU JOE.
Enjoyed this so much! I have to break out my Atlantis DVDs again now.
This was an unexpected treat! enjoyed hearing Joe’s opinions on the craziness.
Joe’s amazing! Once of the best episodes you’ve done yet!
I know it technically shouldn’t affect how I feel about a character but it makes me happy that Joe has a brain and is a good guy unlike so many other self-absorbed actors out there.
I’m so happy to hear him give so much credit to the crew and everyone involved in the production. Most actors don’t unless it’s high-level crew occasionally. Class act.
He’s so different but also so similar to his character in that ultra calm, collected vibe that just feels balanced and real…
One of my favorite dudes!
I’ll be bouncing off the walls if Sheppard returns for the new series.
I went into Atlantis skeptical because RDA is my everythng and I didn’t think I’d be as into the new cast, but I think I ended up loving them even more.
It’s nice to hear him talk about comedy so enthusiastically because he’s so damn good at it and I think most people don’t even know that.
I can’t believe that one guy screwed him over in the reading! How is he so calm about it? I’d have flown off the handle XD
Just rewatched all the shows and I love them as much as I did the first time around and every time since. Atlantis had one of the best vibes ever.
Joe doesn’t get enough credit for how funny he is. He’s great at the action and drama and all but goddammit he’s hilarious.
Now that’s how you have a solid interview.
Not Gate Ship One! Never Gate Ship One! 😉
Seriously strong and respectful interview.
Legendary
Oh shit, brutal way to get that phone call…
I miss SGA. Still one of my favorites.
I’d love to hear more about what he’s up to in the political sphere right now