18 years after the end of Stargate SG1, what becomes Amanda Tapping, alias Samantha Carter, in the cult science fiction series? – News series

In 1997, a science fiction series made its first steps on television, revolutionizing the genre: Stargate SG-1! Following the cult film released in 1994, she still followed Colonel Jack O'Neill in her adventures through the galaxy, accompanied by her team, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c.

These characters were embodied by Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Christopher Judge and Amanda Tapping. The latter slipped into the uniform of Samantha Carter. At the start of the series, she was captain of the US Air Force before climbing the ladder, passing Major, lieutenant-colonel then colonel. She plays this role during the 10 seasons of the show and 211 episodes! The figure climbs to 238 if we count the derivative series.

A brilliant character

A brilliant astrophysicist, Carter combines a sharp scientific expertise with solid military skills. Member of the SG-1 team, she plays a crucial role in understanding and using the technology of the old and goa'ulds. Sam Carter is known for his intelligence, his courage and his loyalty, but also for his inner struggle between his military duty and his personal life, often sacrificed.

Amanda Tapping also takes over the features of Sam Carter in the Derivatives Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe, as well as in TV movies the ark of truth and continuum. The actress therefore interpreted this character for about 12 years between 1997 and 2009.

“When I got involved, I had no idea that this series would last for so long. I did not know that it would change my life as she did. I am indeed proud of Sam. She changes in a magnificent way over the series. We have, in a way, grew up together during the filming of the 238 episodes of Stargate”she said in November 2014 at the microphone of The dispatch.

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After these intense years in science fiction, Amanda became a producer of her own series entitled Sanctuary. The actress also plays in this show and interprets Dr. Helen Magnus, responsible for tracking down monsters released in nature. The series lasts 4 seasons and stops in 2011.

A conversion in the realization

The Canadian rebounds immediately by joining the casting of the Success Supernatural series of success in season 8. She lends her features to the character of Naomi. Always very invested in the genre of science fiction, Tapping goes behind the camera to make a few episodes from the Continuum series in 2013 and 2014.

It was at this point that she left aside her career as an actress to fully embrace a new role as director. Now 59 years old, she has been working for more than 10 years for television, staging episodes of striking series like Flash, Anne With An E, Supernatural, BlindSpot, Batwoman, Sabrina, Motherland, Les 100 or even Murder in Small Town.

“I like all aspects of this business. Everyone presents a different challenge but also different rewards. Right now, my career as a director is taking off. I cannot be happier. I am always learning something new and I always feel ready to take up a challenge and full of creativity”she confided in November 2014 in the columns of The dispatch.

Her next series, Ripple, which she produces and produces, will soon arrive on a small screen. It relates the story of Nate, Kris, Walter and Aria; The latter have crossed hundreds of times in New York, but they have never met.

As they face the challenges of life, their actions ultimately lead them to contact. Like what some of the best things in life cannot happen without the preceding storm …