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Sackhoff was one of the final two actresses considered for the role of [[Sharon Valerii]], but was ultimately cast as {{Callsign|Starbuck}}.<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=124}}</ref> The reason for this is, in part, due to the observation from [[David Eick]]'s wife, [[Jennifer Birchfield-Eick]], who saw Sackhoff's audition while it was being played at their home and opined, "What's wrong with you? [Kara Thrace]'s right there!"<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=23}}</ref> She was aware from the beginning that turning Starbuck into a female character would be a "daring and controversial" choice, but she never had any doubts about it. "I thought the changes [[Ron Moore]] made to Starbuck for this show were all very exciting, and they reflected the world we live in today," she stated. "It was time for a change... Ron came up with a character that is true to the spirit of the original Starbuck in a lot of ways, but is also very different."<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=110}}</ref> | Sackhoff was one of the final two actresses considered for the role of [[Sharon Valerii]], but was ultimately cast as {{Callsign|Starbuck}}.<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=124}}</ref> The reason for this is, in part, due to the observation from [[David Eick]]'s wife, [[Jennifer Birchfield-Eick]], who saw Sackhoff's audition while it was being played at their home and opined, "What's wrong with you? [Kara Thrace]'s right there!"<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=23}}</ref> She was aware from the beginning that turning Starbuck into a female character would be a "daring and controversial" choice, but she never had any doubts about it. "I thought the changes [[Ron Moore]] made to Starbuck for this show were all very exciting, and they reflected the world we live in today," she stated. "It was time for a change... Ron came up with a character that is true to the spirit of the original Starbuck in a lot of ways, but is also very different."<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=110}}</ref> | ||
She views her character as a "much more complex and troubled individual than the original Starbuck," believing that much of Starbuck's anger stems from her guilt over the death of [[Zak Adama]]. "Every mistake | She views her character as a "much more complex and troubled individual than the original Starbuck," believing that much of Starbuck's anger stems from her guilt over the death of [[Zak Adama]]. "Every mistake she’s made since Zak’s death comes back to that," Sackhoff explained. "Kara has to face that in [[Season 1 (2004-05)|season one]], and also has to learn to [[You Can't Go Home Again|start taking responsibility]] for everything she’s done."<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=110}}</ref> | ||
The role was physically demanding, and Sackhoff embarked on a rigorous training regimen for two months to develop Starbuck's physique. "The general consensus was that I needed to look like I could kick a | The role was physically demanding, and Sackhoff embarked on a rigorous training regimen for two months to develop Starbuck's physique. "The general consensus was that I needed to look like I could kick a guy’s ass," she recalled.<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=113}}</ref> | ||
During the promotion for the series, Sackhoff met [[Dirk Benedict]], the original Starbuck, for the TV special ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Lowdown (Mini-Series)|Battlestar Galactica: The Lowdown]]''. She recalled, "I really enjoyed | During the promotion for the series, Sackhoff met [[Dirk Benedict]], the original Starbuck, for the TV special ''[[Battlestar Galactica: The Lowdown (Mini-Series)|Battlestar Galactica: The Lowdown]]''. She recalled, "I really enjoyed Dirk’s company... I know there was a lot of footage they couldn’t show because he and I were just joking around and being stupid! He seemed like a cool guy."<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=113}}</ref> | ||
== During ''BSG'' == | == During ''BSG'' == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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