Joe Flanigan talks career, saving Stargate Atlantis, and life outside of acting

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In the full interview recorded at Silicon Valley Comic Con, SIDEWALKS host Richard R. Lee talks to actor Joe Flanigan about his beginnings as a writer, his time on “General Hospital” and “Stargate Atlantis,” his attempt to save his sci-fi show from ending, what he likes to do in his spare time, and how he’s trying to help the victims of the Woolsey Fire.
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[@lilaward9323]

It's not too late to bring Stargate Atlantis back again. Loved this series, and the great cast. 🥰❤

[@Krafty]

Would love that, it's definitely possible

[@Joshua-nx7bl]

It would be a dream realized

[@jameswilliams3001]

It would be an instant mega-hit

[@DisillusionedMillennial]

At least bring it back for a movie or 2 like sg1

[@DisillusionedMillennial]

Altho Im not sure they could afford Jason Momoa anymore lol

[@caseyk928]

Love Joe Flanigan....He was a perfect John Sheppard..loved the whole cast and chemistry between them and the fx/ set designs were awesome too. My favorite show of all time-nothing has come close since....so sad that Joe missed the opportunity to revive the show.

[@skipper4126]

Every episode - McKay! You're best now fix it! After you thought you were so smart and broke it! - They overplayed that so much. SG-1 was better.

[@jio5680]

you and me both

[@harkmay]

Me too, I've just been re-watching all the seasons again for about the 4th time. Still enjoy it heaps, there's some really awesome episodes- great writing. Its interesting that many of the episodes really come across as big budget- there's real explosions, some really big props like darts and jumpers. helicopter shots [not just drones like today] great Fx that still look pretty good today. even the orchestra music sounds real [not just synth music] great cast and good mix of comedy thrown in there as well. they did it properly back then and it stands the test of time in my opinion.

[@inctru]

MGM really dropped the ball with such a great property like Stargate Atlantis, etc.

[@filip1997andersson]

They could still bring it back somehow but it would have to be a big time jump because they are not young anymore

[@chronosschiron]

no they are holding onto it like bond for sale they want at least 9 bill for all 4000+ titles they own

[@mapyn131]

Not surprising they went bust really

[@TheForeverRanger]

I am still pissed that SGU ended on a cliffhanger.

[@Balnazzardi]

@@TheForeverRangerIm more pissed that they never properly ended Stargate Atlantis even if it didnt end in cliffhanger so to speak. SGU I never even bothered to watch because I was so pissed that they left SGA hanging like that

[@robstanton9215]

Thanks Joe for the best stargate series of all. My sister and I made a ritual of watching Atlantis together. She passed in 2012 but I recently binge watched Atlantis all over again and it brought back the fun she and I shared being entertained by you, Tayla, Rodney, and of course Ronon. What a blast!!!!

[@priestbishop3]

I really appreciate Joe Flanigan for putting forth great effort to continue Stargate Atlantis.

[@lucthin6245]

It’s sad they never made a SG Atlantis movie

[@obibear123]

What a shame Spyglass won’t budge. Do they not realise how big the SGA fan base is? Joe is so talented, I hope we see him in something big soon. I don’t catch Gen Hospital in the UK 🇬🇧💕

[@CleiderdelaMote]

Stargate Atlantis 🥺 What a memories! 🥺

[@jameswilliams3001]

Such a humble man. The perfect commander!

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Now that Amazon has bought MGM, hopefully we won't have to wait too long to see Star Gate on the air again. Would like to see Joe Flanigan's Sheppard and other previous SG stars like McKay on a new show, even if only guest stars. (or make him the leader in charge of a new team).

[@10thdoctor15]

Hopefully, we will see him back again, in another series, along with the rest of the Atlantis cast, maybe he will be in charge of Atlantis.

[@SupermanCrypto1]

Joe is one of my fav sci fi actors

[@kensearle4892]

I really enjoyed SG & SG-Atlantis. Great work Joe Flanigan and best wishes on your next endeavors!

[@katharinecrumpton6314]

Bring back Atlantis please. Love you joe your a legend xxx

[@intuitivme]

Not just a great actor, also a great human being!

[@edwardsullivan9303]

I was a huge fan of both Stargate Atlantis and Stargate SG-1. I was so disappointed when Stargate Atlantis was canceled. Please bring it back!

[@ilurvemv]

It's way too late to bring back SGA but Brad Wright is trying to launch a new Stargate show.

[@ALscience]

@@ilurvemv Yep, from what I hear it will ignore Stargate: Universe and stay with the SG1/Atlantis vibe. Amanda Tapping has been asked about it.

[@arthurscratcher5165]

Nice Interview. I really enjoyed it I miss the series too!!!!!!

[@Sidewalkstvshow]

Thanks Arthur. -- Richard, Host

[@dormanthero]

Thanks for trying to bring it back. This is my favourite series and I would have loved more

[@wendynine-sc2sv]

Loved Stargate in all the manifestations! Especially Shepard and Weir and that team, wow. Blessings to them all...writers, cast, crew et al...THANKS.

[@sharonhenderson8956]

Tremendous great star Cast Stargate Atlantis Sheppard /Flannigan, Teyla/Rachelle Luttrell, McKay, Carson, Weir, Ronan/Jason Mamoa, Rainbow, & those Wraiths "the Queen, Todd n Steve" particularly. I would love to see these incredible Actor🎆s join forces again.

[@Dan55888]

Joe Flannigan is a great guy. I met him Jewel Staite and Jason Momoa at a convention once. Joe and Jewel were amazing, let me take pictures and were sooo nice. Jason was grumpy over twice as expensive to get a signature from. Jason was just terrible, I'm glad I saw the other two after to leave the convention on a good note

[@annbeth6730]

always one A HOLE

[@jakegrube9477]

man it was sad watching the last episode of universe andd realising that was it for one of my favorite tv series as a kid, i hope amazon doesnt blow it if they make a new series

[@scotslasskimberley172]

Incredibly intelligent, yet humble, kind man. Stargate Atlantis barely scratched the surface of his talent. And I'd give you. . .12 years old.

[@Bane_of_the_Moonsea]

The look on Joe’s face at 9:54 tells me he’s doing some good acting while answering these questions. 😂.

[@nellyoctopussy]

Un sympathique moment avec Joe Flanigan.

[@benjaminkruger720]

How DOES he get his hair to go like that???

[@JohnnyWednesday]

Love Joe to bits :D so amazing to see him again!

[@GRORGvideot]

I'm currently watching Atlantis for the first time, season 4 about to start - I like the show very much, I like it maybe even more than SG-1. Joe really is awesome in it! I wonder what happens next now that Amazon bought MGM and its properties.

[@Utubesuperstar]

Had a short term role on seal team as a general

[@ShadiestStray]

He found a hairstyle he likes..and stuck with it

[@harkmay]

ha, so he really is a surfer. I remember when they discovered land on the ocean planet, Shepherd said 'he saw some nice breaks and he could imagine surfing in the expedition's future'.. he came across like a Californian beachy-type haha

[@kellyesampson]

Love him❤

[@howee1967]

Great interview. Joe Flanagan. Seems a really nice guy!

[@marlicarlos1923]

Gostaria de ver todo o elenco juntos novamente talvez numa próxima série

[@petehoskins1267]

Really enjoyed the SG-1 and Atlantis series, John S was the glue that held the others together, cheers from AU 🇦🇺

[@andrewmurphy5403]

What a cool dude

[@marlicarlos1923]

Eu amo Stargate Atlantis 👏👏

[@martyanderson3390]

I really miss stargate Atlantis

[@danielnoel5443]

i hope mgm gives us the opportunity again

[@Kupacolypse]

So miss this show. Hated when they cut it short.

[@smithcj218]

Sheppard and Todd, great SG Atlantis duo, that storyline needs further work as it could have run and run; I never felt the show ever ended as the ending didn't feel like an actual ending; if anything a continuation of this storyline should be explored in any future productions.

[@0MG.N0]

Would love for John Sheppard to come back. Maybe you can bring in Ronon for a guest episode too :)

[@maxxandubar503]

I love John Sheppard.

[@CarlosPerez-em3wu]

I just wish more scenes had Teyla showing off her voice. I was 8 the first time I saw that scene, the white light that gave her a real beautiful glow, the aqua blue dress she was wearing. And that voice!!! I just think that a fun twist would off been that Chare should of asecnded at the end. but giving the story arc of that it wouldoff been a tough sell.

[@alexandreberthier1]

Top ;)

[@therobloxdoodler8607]

Always loved John Sheppard ..

[@cassiagoncalves2280]

Está velho, mas gato, bonito mesmo. He's old man, but handsome, beautiful man really.

[@TheCoderaven24]

Would bring him in as Talon Karde today if I was running Lucasfilm.

[@v12vanquish135]

Wow, that hit me in the feels on so many levels.

[@mapyn131]

It's a crime this guy wasn't funded

[@FyL43]

Woolsey fire ....

[@peyotepete4903]

Love his story about RDA and not to do techno babble

[@teddyrwilliam1428]

Best Stargate ever no show comes near great cast no super cast great stories plenty more could have been made MGM sell the show if you do not want it

[@rmfalco6288]

Decision to drop atlantis and start with SGU was nonsense...

[@godzuks]

That was a bit of an awkward interview...I am gonna speak for all the fans they love you,thank for everything you have done ,incredible characters, Atlantis.Joe Flanigan support 'his organisation support his career' ...

[@ChadwickVonGriffindorIII]

And Star Gate Universe wasn't anywhere near what Atlantis was.

[@SamsNotFunny]

Oh man that sucks...atlantis was actually so good. Being so close to to keeping it alive... but spyglass not wanting to lease the rights is so annoying

[@Dan55888]

I met him at a convention he is so nice. Way nicer than Jason Momoa who was also there but actes like an asshole bigshot to fans since Aquaman had come out at that time. I got both to sign my Stargate Atlantis DVD set along with Jewel Slaite (also amazing) Joe took pictures and talked happily with me while Jason charged 6 times as much for his signature and barely grunted towards me while his insane security detail tried to confenscate all phones in Jasons line up if they had them out at all because god forbid someone tale a pictire of Jason...

[@rennyzero420]

The Montauk Project must be real considering they imprisoned some kind of entity at Camp Hero.

[@sysiphuscorinth]

the take from this .. Yeah you know me on screen, does not mean ii'm rich.. i've family stuff... and i'll contribuite when i can.. when i don't contribute to your particulr cause.. is because i cant..

[@jasonlenihan9854]

Stand up guy.

[@sterlingmcvay2469]

Wow, it's sad, that the New Management at MGM, didn't GRASP, the EPIC POTENTIAL for A STARGATE ATLANTIS EXPANSION. And, STARGATE UNIVERSE - even though there were a PLETHORA of Great Actors - no disrespect to them, but I tried and just Couldn't Really stick with it. Joe's VEGAS EPISODE was SUPERBLY DONE.

[@lynns3868]

I love Atlantis but only the first three seasons. Won't watch after they got rid of Torri Higginson's character, Elizabeth Weir, because it went downhill when she left. She was the best character in all of Stargate, and Torri and Joe Flanigan had the best chemistry. It would be great if they could be brought back in a revival of Atlantis together. Elizabeth Weir could have ascended and then pulled a Daniel Jackson and de-ascend.

[@matxalenc8410]

You're one of the few people I've met who doesn't have a disdain for her. I never understood the dislike.

[@lectornox]

First!

[@ejrupp9555]

They bagged it and kicked it every time it tried to get out of the bag. The series was intentionally derailed because it didn't fit an agenda.

[@zooqanpawar1902]

wow hes gotten old

[@Sabouma28]

he's 56, so not that old ;)

[@christineweaver3090]

He's totally different from his character on Stargate Atlantis and with his bestie Jason Momoa out of work.i believe Stargate Atlantis was the best of the Stargate franchise.i remember him from stargate Atlantis,warehouse 13,birds of prey,fringe i have a few movies.one was a dance and the other was about a sister with powers that I had to change my city to Yemen? In order to watch it.there was that dinosaur movie(couldn't believe he'd want to do movie?)metal chronicles both episodes.don't think I had seen whatever I'm not mentioning.although I did see some parody where he took off with a prop cape superman?.so they'd find him and he'd run some other way they wouldn't be able to catch him.it was hilarious! Then Jason bday party that he seemed kind of shy.does he ski or surf with Ben browder(loved his character on farscape but not so much on sg1.hey Jensen Ackles and his wife are trying to have a spin off from supernatural with their own money? I think Joe should do that.ask Kevin Smith(the flash,arrow) I liked how they changed David hewetts character in the second season,not such an ahole haha then joe became a softy with tayla towards the end and his last seen with Elizabeth looked like he was going to cry when she was dying.its not too late? Pleeeease?

[@fgabrieltomas]

Great interview

[@Sidewalkstvshow]

Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you liked the interview. -- Richard

[@jonflanagin6682]

The only thing wrong with Joe Flanigan , is that he doesn't speel his name right.

[@andrewjurkiewicz4393]

Looking Old joe

[@mikeschmidt4800]

Joe, why are you wearing your hair in the fashion style of Karen?

[@fgabrieltomas]

I've become a fan