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When playing different copies, Helfer made conscious choices to distinguish them based on their environment and mission. She portrayed Baltar's Six as more "sensual and seductive," the Caprica Six as "stronger and more militaristic," and [[Shelly Godfrey]] as more "intellectual."<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=120}}</ref>
When playing different copies, Helfer made conscious choices to distinguish them based on their environment and mission. She portrayed Baltar's Six as more "sensual and seductive," the Caprica Six as "stronger and more militaristic," and [[Shelly Godfrey]] as more "intellectual."<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=120}}</ref>
Helfer found the task of differentiating Number Six from Caprica-Six relatively straightforward, as the writing made Number Six's unique nature clear - she exists only in Baltar's head and cannot be seen by others in scenes. Helfer approached Number Six as more seductive in nature. In contrast, she deliberately played Caprica-Six as more real and grounded.<ref group="commentary" name="bsgmag7_helfer_six_differentiation_p13">{{cite magazine |last=Reeve |first=Tom |title=Six Shooter |magazine=Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine |issue=7 |pages=13 |date=November 2006}}</ref> By [[Season 3 (2006-07)|Season 3]], Helfer welcomed the increased focus on Caprica-Six, viewing it as an opportunity to change the character dynamic and prevent the role from becoming repetitive. She noted that after extensive time with Number Six whispering in Baltar's ear, audiences might tire of seeing the same pattern. The Season 3 storylines allowed her to develop Caprica-Six further while giving Number Six a different edge when she returned.<ref group="commentary" name="bsgmag7_helfer_season3_caprica_p13">{{cite magazine |last=Reeve |first=Tom |title=Six Shooter |magazine=Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine |issue=7 |pages=13 |date=November 2006}}</ref> As the season progressed, Helfer deliberately played the two versions of Six quite differently, though they began to find common ground when Caprica-Six started becoming harder on Baltar and pulling back emotionally.<ref group="commentary" name="bsgmag7_helfer_convergence_p13">{{cite magazine |last=Reeve |first=Tom |title=Six Shooter |magazine=Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine |issue=7 |pages=13 |date=November 2006}}</ref>


Casting for the role was extensive. While actress [[w:Melinda Clarke|Melinda Clarke]] was considered, [[Tricia Helfer]] won the part despite initial concerns from the producers about her relative lack of acting experience. Executive producer [[David Eick]] strongly advocated for her, believing she was "great from the first time she auditioned."<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=23}}</ref>
Casting for the role was extensive. While actress [[w:Melinda Clarke|Melinda Clarke]] was considered, [[Tricia Helfer]] won the part despite initial concerns from the producers about her relative lack of acting experience. Executive producer [[David Eick]] strongly advocated for her, believing she was "great from the first time she auditioned."<ref group="Book">{{Cite book|author=David Bassom|title=[[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion]]|year=2005|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=1845760972|page=23}}</ref>
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