Written By: Melody Simpson, Editor in Chief
As we reach the end of the first season of Stargate Universe, one of the show’s stars, Alaina Huffman sat down to answer some questions for Hollywood the Write Way about her character, destiny, faith, and more.
Now I am a big fan of Stargate Universe but I haven’t seen the other Stargate series. But from what I hear, Stargate Universe is the darkest one. What do you like about part of such a dark drama?
Thank you. You know, I actually am not too familiar with the other Stargate series as well but I like the fact that this show is character driven. Just as an actress, to be able to play such depth to a character, the vulnerability of the character and not have to worry about being a stand up, in your face perfect character…there is nothing wrong with that but I think these characters are more real and I love that.
What is your favorite aspect of Destiny…the mystery, like for example the chair or the surprising resources, like for example the fruit…
I think all of those things are fascinating. It is such a new world and it is really overwhelming if you think about the circumstance we find ourselves in. I love the fact that we go to different planets and we find things. I love how we have real moments and we make Destiny a home. It plays to the old saying that a house is just a house but it is the people in it that make it a home.
Who would you like TJ to connect with more on Destiny?
I like all of the relationships that she has and I definitely feel like all of them can connect more. She definitely has a history with Young, especially now with the baby…I love the fun, sweet girlfriend moments between James, Park, Chloe, and Camile. Then TJ has her connection with her air force buddy, Scott. Then Rush is just Rush…I don’t think he knows how to have a relationship with anyone. (laughs).
What is your favorite aspect about TJ and what do you want to see for her future?
I love the strength that TJ has even though she is vulnerable. And I think that her vulnerability actually gives her strength. Something I have learned from her is to not be afraid to not know everything, voice that, and still be a strong person. The producers and writers have voiced this before that they would love the opportunity for TJ to have more power and I would love that. I think it is very fitting for her. I think it would be a growing experience and she would struggle through it but she would be wildly successful. Since TJ and Scott are equals, if anything were to happen to Scott or the Kernel, TJ could take over.
Because TJ is a medic, have you learned anything on set about the medical field?
Yeah, I have a medical adviser that comes on the set whenever I have anything to do where I have to look like I know what I am doing. It was really funny, one day I was doing chest compressions and Ming-Na came over and said, “Hey, sorry, I don’t want to step on your toes but if you do it like this, you don’t hurt the person.” I knew this but it helped to re-hear it and because Ming was on ER for years, she knew it. I kind of joked, “Ming is my medical adviser for season one.”
The show recently aired an episode titled, “Faith.” Can you tell me how the word “faith” has affected you recently?
I think in general, I love th episode title for the reason that it is so nice to find those moments in your life where you have to go on faith and trust. I think being pregnant on the second or third episode of the show took a lot of faith that I would be okay. Just managing my career and balancing my life as a mother and actress, just breathe through it all.
What is your favorite part about living in LA but filming in Canada?
I’m Canadian, from Vancouver, so it is always nice to go home…in a sense, since I really consider LA to be home. I’ve lived here in LA for 7 years. I have a house here and all of my children were born here so it is definitely home. My kids and husband come with me when I shoot, we have a condo in Vancouver. It’s just nice, there are 2 different lifestyles and I am so thankful for both of them. I feel like it makes us very well rounded and I hope that my kids will look at it as a great opportunity and not a disservice to them.
Lastly, I am dying to know…will you be attending this year’s San Diego Comic Con?
I am dying to know too. They aren’t telling us yet. I think it will be limited numbers this year. They are getting their list together and I am hoping they let us know soon so we can make our plans.
Stargate Universe airs Fridays at 9/8c on Syfy.