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==Casting and Role Development== | ==Casting and Role Development== | ||
Jefferson was chosen to play Lieutenant Boomer from a field of fifty performers who auditioned for the role.<ref> | Jefferson was chosen to play Lieutenant Boomer from a field of fifty performers who auditioned for the role.<ref name="companion-11">[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]], p. 11</ref> The role had originally been given to [[Terry Carter]], later cast as Colonel {{TOS|Tigh}}, who broke his ankle before shooting began, which led to the role being re-cast to Jefferson. | ||
According to series creator [[Glen A. Larson]], Boomer was designed as one of the core group of [[Colonial Warrior]]s, serving as "the third musketeer" alongside {{TOS|Apollo}} ([[Richard Hatch]]) and {{TOS|Starbuck}} ([[Dirk Benedict]]). When [[Ronald D. Moore]] reimagined the series, he identified Boomer as one of the "essential elements of Battlestar Galactica" that needed to be retained, explaining: "I kept all the essential elements... their friend, 'Boomer'... Those were the main things I knew I had to keep — it wouldn't have been Battlestar Galactica without them."<ref> | According to series creator [[Glen A. Larson]], Boomer was designed as one of the core group of [[Colonial Warrior]]s, serving as "the third [[W:Three Musketeers|musketeer]]" alongside {{TOS|Apollo}} ([[Richard Hatch]]) and {{TOS|Starbuck}} ([[Dirk Benedict]]). When [[Ronald D. Moore]] reimagined the series, he identified Boomer as one of the "essential elements of ''Battlestar Galactica''" that needed to be retained, explaining: "I kept all the essential elements... their friend, 'Boomer'... Those were the main things I knew I had to keep — it wouldn't have been ''Battlestar Galactica'' without them."<ref name="companion-13">[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]], p. 13</ref> | ||
==As Boomer== | ==As Boomer== | ||
Jefferson played Lieutenant Boomer on the original ''Battlestar Galactica'' during the show's single season run. Boomer was in many ways the third musketeer, tagging along with {{TOS|Apollo}} ([[Richard Hatch]]) and {{TOS|Starbuck}} ([[Dirk Benedict]]), making up the core group of [[Colonial Warrior]]s showcased during the series. In the spinoff series, | Jefferson played Lieutenant Boomer on the original ''Battlestar Galactica'' during the show's single season run. Boomer was in many ways the third musketeer, tagging along with {{TOS|Apollo}} ([[Richard Hatch]]) and {{TOS|Starbuck}} ([[Dirk Benedict]]), making up the core group of [[Colonial Warrior]]s showcased during the series. In the spinoff series, ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', [[Boomer (1980)|Boomer]] is shown as holding the rank of Colonel, succeeding Colonel Tigh. | ||
===On-Set Relationships=== | ===On-Set Relationships=== | ||
Jefferson developed a particularly close relationship with series star [[Lorne Greene]] during production. Jefferson affectionately called Greene "Poppa," describing him as a calming presence during the often chaotic production schedule.<ref>{{cite book/sswa|57}}</ref> This familial atmosphere on set reflected the close-knit nature of the show's core cast and Greene's paternal leadership both on and off screen. | Jefferson developed a particularly close relationship with series star [[Lorne Greene]] during production. Jefferson affectionately called Greene "Poppa," describing him as a calming presence during the often chaotic production schedule.<ref name="sswa-57">{{cite book/sswa|57}}</ref> This familial atmosphere on set reflected the close-knit nature of the show's core cast and Greene's paternal leadership both on and off screen. | ||
==Character Legacy and Reimagining== | ==Character Legacy and Reimagining== | ||
When the series was reimagined in 2003, the character of Boomer underwent one of the most radical transformations in the remake. [[Ronald D. Moore]] and [[David Eick]] not only transformed Boomer "from a heroic male Viper pilot into a woman — Lieutenant Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii" but also made the character a Cylon, following a suggestion by Eick.<ref> | When the series was reimagined in 2003, the character of Boomer underwent one of the most radical transformations in the remake. [[Ronald D. Moore]] and [[David Eick]] not only transformed Boomer "from a heroic male Viper pilot into a woman — Lieutenant [[Sharon Valerii|Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii]]" but also made the [[Humanoid Cylon|character a Cylon]], following a suggestion by Eick.<ref name="companion-15">[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]], p. 15</ref> | ||
Moore explained the character's evolution: "In the original draft of the miniseries, Sharon was just a young pilot who I gave the call sign Boomer. She was supposed to be the rookie pilot and I was most interested in the illicit love affair she was having with the chief of the deck. It was David Eick's idea to make her a Cylon, and it was perfect because Sharon was already portrayed as a very human, very likeable character without there being any hint that she was hiding something."<ref | Moore explained the character's evolution: "In the original draft of the miniseries, Sharon was just a young pilot who I gave the call sign Boomer. She was supposed to be the rookie pilot and I was most interested in the illicit love affair she was having with the [[Galen Tyrol|chief of the deck]]. It was David Eick's idea to make her a Cylon, and it was perfect because Sharon was already portrayed as a very human, very likeable character without there being any hint that she was hiding something."<ref name="companion-15" /> | ||
==After ''Galactica''== | ==After ''Galactica''== | ||
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Prior to the debut of the [[Miniseries]] in 2003, Jefferson met with [[Grace Park]], the actress cast as the re-imagined version of his character, [[Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]]. This meeting took place at a time when some fans were questioning the value of remaking the original series. | Prior to the debut of the [[Miniseries]] in 2003, Jefferson met with [[Grace Park]], the actress cast as the re-imagined version of his character, [[Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]]. This meeting took place at a time when some fans were questioning the value of remaking the original series. | ||
Park recalled the encounter with deep appreciation: "He was very kind and very supportive. When we first met, it was around the time when some people were questioning the value of us doing a remake, and he told me not to let anyone's negativity or criticism phase me, and said that I should just be myself. That was nice."<ref> | Park recalled the encounter with deep appreciation: "He was very kind and very supportive. When we first met, it was around the time when some people were questioning the value of us doing a remake, and he told me not to let anyone's negativity or criticism phase me, and said that I should just be myself. That was nice."<ref name="companion-125">[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]], p. 125</ref> | ||
Jefferson's gracious and encouraging attitude toward the remake stood in contrast to some fan reactions, demonstrating his professionalism and genuine support for the franchise's continuation. Park noted that although her Sharon Valerii takes the call sign from Jefferson's character, "her Boomer has little in common with the male, human Viper pilot featured in the original."<ref | Jefferson's gracious and encouraging attitude toward the remake stood in contrast to some fan reactions, demonstrating his professionalism and genuine support for the franchise's continuation. Park noted that although her Sharon Valerii takes the call sign from Jefferson's character, "her Boomer has little in common with the male, human Viper pilot featured in the original."<ref name="companion-125" /> | ||
This meeting between the original and reimagined Boomer actors symbolized the passing of the torch between different generations of ''Battlestar Galactica'', with Jefferson's blessing helping to legitimize the radical reimagining of his character for a new era. | This meeting between the original and reimagined Boomer actors symbolized the passing of the torch between different generations of ''Battlestar Galactica'', with Jefferson's blessing helping to legitimize the radical reimagining of his character for a new era. | ||