Joe Flanigan's epic sci-fi scene on 'Stargate Atlantis' that cemented his place as a leading man in the genre
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The 12-minute long scene saw Flanigan's character, Lt. Colonel John Sheppard, stranded in the Pegasus galaxy, testing the actor's ability to carry a complex, high-stakes sci-fi storyline
Flanigan's nuanced performance in the scene reportedly impressed the show's producers, leading to him becoming a fan-favorite and carrying the series for its entire 5-season run
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Joe Flanigan, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate Atlantis
Joe Flanigan's epic sci-fi scene on 'Stargate Atlantis' that cemented his place as a leading man in the genre
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The 12-minute long scene saw Flanigan's character, Lt. Colonel John Sheppard, stranded in the Pegasus galaxy, testing the actor's ability to carry a complex, high-stakes sci-fi storyline
Flanigan's nuanced performance in the scene reportedly impressed the show's producers, leading to him becoming a fan-favorite and carrying the series for its entire 5-season run
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Joe Flanigan, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate Atlantis