Production on Stargate SG-1 on the first day was a nightmare

Over the years, quite a lot of shows from successful films have been created. Everything from “Aladdin” Disney to “Buffa -Beach Vampire” gave rise to television versions. But few managed to do it as successfully as “StarGate SG-1”, which lasted 10 seasons in several networks from 1997 to 2007. He also created several spin-offs, creating a full-scale franchise. Because as successfully as the show, it had a few rocky start.

In an interview with 2024 with “Dial the gate“Directed by Mario Azardi reflecting on making the first episode” Star SG-1 “, made for a television movie called” Children of the Gods “, which was to start the series. The end, the aired project was not a simple task.

Because The director of “Stars” by Roland Emerich did not return for “SG-1”, These problems became azaxes for management. “I remember we finished the first day (it seemed that we were about a week after the schedule,” said director Azardi with laughter. Although he had a good attitude to this, during the shooting, it was a tough sled. Next, Azzopardi explained that He came to the set every day, waiting for a new batch of questions.

“The joke, when I go in the picture every day, I always welcomed my advertisement (assistant director):” Okay, what’s the problem for the day? “Because yes, everything that comes, it will be surprised.

The conditions on the site were quite difficult for the acting and crew. A The acting was led by Richard Ding Anderson as Jack O’Nela, who took over the post of Kurt RussellThe actor who played a role in the film. Unfortunately, another major issue threatened to destroy the “children of the gods”. The manufacturers found that the pilot, which was shot on a 16 mm movie, had a dark scratch down the movie.

It was long before the days of shooting on digital cameras. There was a physical work that had a major spot. As Azardi told, although it was a strong situation, they decided to just lower their heads and find out.

“We all professionals, (and) these things happen. You go to your Vinebag, close the door, close the windows, you swear a lot! , and you say, “Good what’s next?”

After all, the pilot succeeded and led to not only a ten-session run for “SG-1”, but also other spin-offs such as “StarGate Atlantis” and Relatively short “Stargate”, which aired two seasons. It is great that Azardi’s attitude was more positive than you could expect during all these upheavals. Flashing all this, the director showed that he just lowered his head and focused on day after day.

“After all, you say, ‘Okay, this is today, people. We’ll see you at the hotel. Let’s go to drink. “And that’s what you do.

You can grab “Stargate SG-1: Full Series” on DVD from Amazon.