Battlestar prequel confirmed

• By David Knox on August 8, 2008
• Filed Under News

The US Sci Fi Channel has officially ordered a two-hour Battlestar Galactica movie, set to debut in 2009 following the conclusion of the TV series.

The movie will take place before the events of Galactica, with Cylons dealing with survivors following an attempt at wiping out the human race.

So far, the cast includes Michael Trucco, Aaron Douglas and Dean Stockwell reprising their roles as Sam T. Anders, Chief Galen Tyrol and Cavil, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. It will be directed by Edward James Olmos and written by the series’ co-executive producer Jane Espenson.

Sci Fi will begin production on the movie in Vancouver at the end of the US summer.

The finale for Battlestar is being directed by Australian Michael Rymer (Queen of the Damned) who was pivotal in the reimagining of the hit series. The final 10 episodes will begin airing in 2009.

No word yet when TEN will slate its next run of eps.

Source: Broadcasting & Cable, Zap2It

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