Battlestar Galactica - James Callis' Audition

[@mrmaynard]

Baltar was played brilliantly. I couldn't imagine anyone pulling off the role better than Callis did. He's a vastly underrated actor.

[@alexandruiacobescu160]

​@vorrifmn not great because of that, but great nonetheless

[@MrJocko111]

OMFG!!!! The person IS the character!

[@Schmidteren]

He was freaking amazing.

[@rokerpereiro4336]

He was excellent as Baltar. I liked him and hated in the same moment : )

[@Snoogen11]

I loved Baltar and hated him at the same time, and that's amazing, he was such a complex character, that loving and hating him was possible. I absolutely loved James Callis portrayal of this conflicted, misunderstood, scientific figure who undergoes a whole spiritual journey, whilst defying death at every turn. I think the thing that got with him was, he acted like a genuine civilian would in those situations. He wasn't a viper jock who wants to dive head first into battle, he was a man that was afraid of combat, but was willing to fight for his life if the situation demanded it. It's really nice to actually see him off set, he seems like a very smart, witty and charismatic man.

[@iwanttobelieve17]

Hahaha i love James..he's just as amazing off-set and on! I love how he's got all the lovely ladies laughing that charmer!

[@jdance3689]

Love James Callis! He is THE man :)

[@deuphoria2587]

I'm so glad he got to be the creepy guy in the cape. :D

[@youreale]

two minutes of pure fun. Thanks Gaius...

[@BroesWillems]

He would be a great Loki. And the otherway around, Tom Hiddleston would be a great Baltar. If they would make a new series.

[@LudusAurea]

I agree I love James Callis and his role as Baltar, I sure hope he gets some more excellent roles.

[@quintjordan4444]

He is the man that the most famous character in Castlevania series Alucard

[@luisdonoso6154]

It's funny because he originally didn't want to be the guy with a cape for Gaius Baltar, but he is literally the son of Dracula, the icon of capes, in Castlevania.

[@tadeuvi]

The best character by FAR. James callis is great =)

[@TheMusicalGameroriginal]

He is the best choice, at first you are disappointed because he is nothing like the old baltar, but then you get accustomed and begin to love him as your favorite character.

[@videovixen71]

Not surprised... he's just as interesting in real life as he is on the show...

[@hezekiahramirez6965]

Originally they wanted Jon Cryer for Baltar. In the casting process most shows tend to use what they call "types" as shorthand. Mary McDonnell was the type they were looking for when they cast Laura, for example. That time they actually got her but that's rare. So Jon Cryer was the actor they used as shorthand for Baltar. But he passed up the audition for the Two and a Half Men audition. There are union rules about that believe it or not. It's a little complicated honestly, but essentially he had to pass up the chance to be in one to get the chance to be in another. I can very much imagine Jon Cryer as Baltar. I think he'd have been great. I'm glad it shook out the way it did though. Callis is awesome.

[@smoothcriminal28]

Oh god no. I can't picture anybody else playing Baltat tbh, not even Daniel Day Lewis for gods sakes.

[@ryanlee5887]

McDonnell's role was literally written for her, so that's why she was such a great fit.

[@-BuddyGuy]

I challenge anyone else to shout butterfingers and have it be the best moment of an entire series

[@Superabound2]

Jon Cryer as Baltar is just about the worst idea i can possibly think of. He's the least charismatic man on Earth

[@Shervin86]

What convention / Q&A is this from? I would love to watch the entire set! Thanks

[@Sephiroth144]

It was the Paley Center's panel for BSG in... I wanna say 2006. They did put out a DVD- I think I had to go to the Paley Center and physically buy one. (Not sure they sell them online even)

[@Shervin86]

@@Sephiroth144 thank you very much... lol 7yrs later and I still didn't know. Appreciate it!

[@Andromediens]

A perfect actor...

[@babareilly]

can i get the full thing anywhere?looks gas

[@kalcaron]

Gaius Baltar for president... no, wait.

[@HarosOfStyx]

where is the original video with ALL of them speaking??

[@elck3]

0:30 .... oh how things have changed now, buddy...

[@Superabound2]

Donald Trump's election is actually the most scrutinized and vetted election in all of American history. No other President has ever had a 2 year FBI investigation into their campaign before

[@moviedirector88]

hahahahahaha James Callis is the funniest even when he isnt playing Gaius XD

[@jabbid111]

Hated the character , but definitely the best actor. Although the acting was pretty good from most people.

[@SteveRes]

Gaius is the doppleganger of Jean Michel Jarre :D

[@gaspanda]

I think the acting is generally pretty good in battlestar... i quite like the guy who plays tigh too. But Callis is the best - who can forget the classic scene in series one when he is literally caught with his pants down - not many actors could have pulled that off without it being seedy, instead of funny.

[@ducksoup2007]

where can i see the whole of this

[@heyricksander]

Jamie looks like he's recovering from a hangover. He's sweating and drinking water nonstop.

[@Kjoene]

Could someone write down some subtitles please?

[@Jay32954]

@kalcaron Of the US, how would that work?

[@JohnnyDeppFan1433]

Aww, he's cute

[@kairi3177]

@kalcaron He's got my vote

[@erikm9768]

Damn didnt know James is f-ing hilarious!

[@erikm9768]

Whos the woman on the left?

[@Newjourney14]

wait thats not Baltar.....

[@wynternight777]

@BLu3mach1n3 We are not talking about the FRAGILE BODY OF GAUIS FRAKKING BALTAR!!!

[@tehoken]

gotta love that by FAR the best actor in the show is a brit :D awww yeah brit boys represent!

[@angharad588]

Sweet! lol

[@Hirsty360]

Funny

[@15CF]

ahahah, great comment. xD

[@starwarsfan117]

@tadeuvi luckiest not best

[@Arkayem]

Grace Park is around 40....she looks 22. I must haz her

[@Superabound2]

She's in that crazy sex cult NXIVM

[@Superabound2]

She was 35 in this video clip

[@RyanMinaker]

True, Donald trump would not have made the cut.

[@Sone418]

hahahahahahahaha xD

[@tomcatdcn]

I thought his character was awesome. He was damn near impossible to understand.

[@MrCountrycuz]

He is the biggest lush in Londiniun.

[@MrCountrycuz]

And my ancestors allowed James ancestors to live!

[@matlock8150]

What?