Christopher Judge, known for his iconic role as Teal’c in the „Stargate“ franchise, faced a unique challenge while reprising his character in „Stargate: Atlantis.“ Teal’c, a Jaffa warrior, has a significantly longer lifespan than typical humans, which affects his appearance over time.
In the final episode of „Stargate SG-1,“ Teal’c aged an additional 50 years, resulting in a noticeable gray streak in his hair. This detail became a point of contention for Judge when he returned to the role for the spin-off series.
During the production of „Atlantis,“ Judge found the gray streak to be particularly bothersome. The show’s producers insisted on maintaining continuity with his character’s aging, which meant keeping the gray streak. Judge’s longer hair in „Atlantis“ added to the complexity of this decision.
Teal’c’s last appearance in the franchise came in the season four episode titled „Midway.“ Following the cancellation of „Stargate: Atlantis“ after its fifth season, this episode marked the end of Judge’s portrayal of the beloved character.
For fans of the series, Judge’s experiences highlight the challenges actors face in maintaining continuity in long-running franchises.
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