ComicCon: Chris Judge Readies for Rage of Angels
Walking down the street you might not recognize Stargate SG-1 co-star Chris Judge (Teal’c). Judge has refashioned himself. His new look was on display at the SCI FI Channel bash last night. Judge’s transformation is striking. Handsomely outfitted in an understated checked sportcoat and black shirt strategically unbuttoned by three or four, it was obvious that he’s slimmed down. For years Judge shaved his head and bulked up for his role as Teal’c. But now his hair is long and gelled.
What can I say. It’s a fabulous look for him. (Click here for pics. Be sure to click on thumbnails to enlarge.)
Judge disclosed in our interview (much more to come) that he’s working on shedding even more pounds. The transformation, he said, is in preparation for his starring role in Rage of Angels, a television series (in development) he created. The pilot will likely go into production this fall. Michael Shanks (Stargate’s Dr. Daniel Jackson) is also attached.
MGM, which wholly owns the Stargate franchise, is keeping their stable of actors close to the barn. The studio is producing the pilot and 24 executive producer Brad Turner will direct.
Once again, SCI FI Channel took over the Solamar Hotel’s rooftop patio and the casts of Battlestar, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and their newest production, Flash Gordon, milled around the pool. The top executives were there too, including MGM’s senior executive vice president finance and corporate development Charlie Cohen.
J.J. Abrams showed up for interviews and Stan Lee held court.
mary mcnamara commented:
seriously? Chazz@Beyond Wonderland, heh? Nice work. mm
Beyond Wonderland commented:
Hi: Just wanted to let you know that Chazz from "Beyond Wonderland" did Christopher Judges new long hair with Great Lengths extensions. She also does his fiancee Gia's extensions as well. Check her out at www.beyondwonderland.ca
Harmony commented:
I have heard about this and can't wait. As a long time fan of Stargate, Michael Shanks and Chris Judge it will be wonderful to see them in something new. Do you have any idea when this will air? Is it to be a series too?
gilthoniel commented:
It's Changeling that really gives me hope for Rage of Angels, I think of all his scripts that was the one where he was writing what he really *wanted* to write and yes, writing for Shanks. I think the natural chemistry between the two, their friendship and their respect for each other's talents could really makes this something spectacular.
aphrodite commented:
Ceres, in all fairness, producers can make a script almost unrecognizable. Shanks 's script didn't end up the way he wanted. I wouldn't be surprised if the producers were the ones going for the babe angle in Birthright. Another thought is that in Changling, he was writing for Shanks. Judge is starring here, but Michael is "attached", what ever that means.
Ceres commented:
It might be very interesting, depending on which Chris Judge shows up for writing duties. The Judge-penned 'Changeling' was a fresh and deservedly popular episode with a welcome change of pace for Stargate. But he was also responsible for 'Birthright', set on planet Playboy inhabited by cleavaged Jaffa babes, with dialog so clunky and indigestible the cast sounded as if English was a foreign language they were speaking phonetically. Looking forward to more of your interview with Chris. Flash Gordon is being revived!? I loved the old b/w series with Buster Crabbe and Jean Rogers dashing round Ruritania in space in recycled costumes from 'Robin Hood'. I wonder if the new series will retain any of its creaky charm?
