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Meet William Adama's dad

by Keith McDuffee, posted May 7th 2008 10:35AM

Esai MoralesJust yesterday I posted about the casting announcement for Amanda Graystone in the Battlestar Galactica prequel, Caprica. Now comes word that one of the most anticipated characters of the series has been cast.

Esai Morales, who you may know best as Lt. Rodriquez on NYPD Blue, or as Major Beck from ill-fated Jericho, has landed the role of Joseph Adama, father to William, grandfather to Lee. Joseph is described as "a man who has done a few crooked things in his life" and is one to be feared. Remember, he knows a thing or two about the law as well.

In looking back at photos of young Bill Adama from the Razor vignettes, Nico Cortez -- who plays Bill -- could easily pass as Morales's son. I wonder if we'll be treated at all to some scenes from the future of the Cylon war, where Cortez can reprise his role.

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ProgGrrl

Cortez was a perfect choice for RAZOR and did a great, great job as "Husker"...all the casting on BSG has been pretty fantastic. So I am not surprised to see the CAPRICA leads be equally good. Their first female cast choice is suitably kick-ass as well. ;)

May 08 2008 at 9:04 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
erroneous_nick

Since Caprica won't be the action-style series BSG is, it will rely more heavily on the characters to be good and believable. Esai Morales is a fantastic actor who will certainly do the part justice.

May 07 2008 at 10:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bambeluvr

Just as with "BSG," they're casting "Caprica" with some truly amazing actors. Hopefully, the newbies they cast will rise to the occasion as Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, Grace Park and Tricia Helfer have done.

May 07 2008 at 5:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jimmy

I am really looking forward to seeing this movie. I'm not sure it has potential to be a weekly series, but it definitely sounds interesting. Esai Morales is a great actor and should be great in the role.

May 07 2008 at 1:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lucyfan62

If Esai is there, I'm there!

May 07 2008 at 1:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
William Lubelski

Could not be happier with that decision.

May 07 2008 at 11:57 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ryan

Perfect choice. Slowly but surely I'm getting pumped up for this series.

May 07 2008 at 11:31 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
puffin

Excellent casting choice.

May 07 2008 at 11:13 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Scott

Esai Morales was extremely impressive on "Jericho". I think they've found a great anchor actor for "Caprica".

May 07 2008 at 10:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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