https://en.battlestarwiki.org/References_in_Caprica/history?feed=atom References in Caprica - Revision history 2026-04-08T09:05:04Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.45.1 https://en.battlestarwiki.org/w/index.php?title=References_in_Caprica&diff=255308&oldid=prev Joe Beaudoin Jr.: initial work 2025-07-21T03:26:55Z <p>initial work</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{BSG references series}}<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__<br /> <br /> This article details the various references, allusions, and homages made in &#039;&#039;[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]&#039;&#039;.<br /> <br /> == Pilot ==<br /> <br /> === Mythology and Religion ===<br /> * The central conflict between the polytheistic society of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol|Twelve Colonies]] and the monotheistic beliefs of the [[Soldiers of the One]] is a major theme. Director [[Jeffrey Reiner]] notes that an actor&#039;s conviction in delivering lines about this religious struggle was crucial to making the scenes work.&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 00:35:48&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * The original concept for the [[V-Club]] was much darker, centering on a &quot;stylized and heavily ritualized human sacrifice&quot; to underscore the societal decay and the allure of the monotheist cult.&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 00:02:35&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> === Pop Culture ===<br /> * The flash-frame editing style used in the [[V-Club]] sequences was directly inspired by the subliminal demonic faces in the film &#039;&#039;[[w:The Exorcist|The Exorcist]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 00:04:17&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * The visual aesthetic for the show&#039;s vehicles and overall design drew inspiration from the film &#039;&#039;[[w:Gattaca|Gattaca]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 00:09:51&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * A shot of a character looking through large glasses was a direct homage to the character Dr. Eldon Tyrell from &#039;&#039;[[w:Blade Runner|Blade Runner]]&#039;&#039;. David Eick notes that &#039;&#039;Blade Runner&#039;&#039; is a frequent reference point for him.&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 01:02:52&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Director [[Jeffrey Reiner]] mentions that a specific camera shot is an homage to the film &#039;&#039;[[w:Taxi Driver|Taxi Driver]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 00:18:55&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * The in-camera &quot;Hollywood switch&quot; technique used to show [[Zoe Graystone]] and her [[avatar]] on screen together is described as an old-fashioned method dating back to the era of [[w:Charlie Chaplin|Charlie Chaplin]].&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 00:07:57&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * [[Jeffrey Reiner]] compares the idealism of the young characters to the works of writer [[w:Jack Kerouac|Jack Kerouac]].&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 00:41:04&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * In [[Ben Stark]]&#039;s room, a poster of the [[w:X-Men|&#039;&#039;X-Men&#039;&#039;]] character [[w:Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]] can be seen on his wall.&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 01:19:07&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * The line &quot;By your command,&quot; spoken by the Cylon prototype, is a direct callback to the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] in the [[Original Series]].&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 01:22:02&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> === Science and Technology ===<br /> * The character of [[Daniel Graystone]] was intentionally modeled after real-world tech industry titans like [[w:Steve Jobs|Steve Jobs]] and [[w:Bill Gates|Bill Gates]].&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 00:20:36&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * The concept of the [[computer sheet|paper-thin computers]] originated from a conversation [[Ronald D. Moore]] had nearly 20 years prior with his college friend [[w:Naren_Shankar|Naren Shankar]] (also a writer, producer, and show-runner, more recently known for his work on &#039;&#039;[[w:The_Expanse_(TV_series)|The Expanse]]&#039;&#039;), who has a PhD in physics.&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 00:21:25&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * The idea that a perfect [[avatar]] could be created from a person&#039;s &quot;digital footprint&quot; is a core concept. The show posits that aggregating enough data—from medical records and synaptic scans to shopping habits—could perfectly replicate an individual.&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 00:43:39&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> === People and Production ===<br /> * The production team for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; included many crew members from &#039;&#039;Battlestar Galactica&#039;&#039;, including the art department, prop department, and costume designer [[Glenne Campbell]].&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 01:13:09&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Director [[Jeffrey Reiner]] frequently used three cameras at once while filming, a technique he honed on the TV series &#039;&#039;[[w:Friday Night Lights (TV series)|Friday Night Lights]]&#039;&#039;. This allowed for faster shooting days, which the producers joked was convenient during the [[w:NBA playoffs|NBA playoffs]].&lt;ref&gt;[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for &#039;&#039;Caprica&#039;&#039; pilot]], timestamp 00:53:02&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}{{Indicator|Caprica}}<br /> [[Category:A to Z]]<br /> [[Category:Behind the Scenes]]<br /> [[Category:Lists]]<br /> [[Category:RDM]]<br /> [[Category:Caprica (series)]]</div> Joe Beaudoin Jr.