The Stargate Atlantis Scene That Cemented Joe Flanigan's Sci-Fi Role

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Debopriyaa Dutta)

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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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