Dylan Neal
VIP
I thought I would post a few final thoughts before disappearing into the background for a while. I can't speak for the rest of the cast, but I'm going to take a backseat while the spoo flies, as I'm sure it will starting tomorrow.
I know many of you have enjoyed having the cast post here over the last few months just as we have enjoyed being here, but please don't feel as though you're obligated to us in any way when posting your thoughts here. Yes I know you're chomping at the bit Channe to write your review and have no qualms about "honesty".
For some of the cast the reviews that are starting to come in are a new experience, and as an actor I can tell you it can be a very harrowing experience for some, especially if you're not used to it. There really is no point in keeping score of good vs. bad reviews. You can never please everyone, ESPECIALLY in the sci fi genre. Peoples passions and personal preferences vary too greatly, and after all, our differing opinions are part of what makes fandom fun. On top of this, from my experience over the last few months with all that is B5, I have come to believe that for whatever reason, B5 will always be akin to 'the little engine that could'. I cannot explain this, but in life there are always people and projects that have to continually struggle uphill, to play the underdog. It defies explanation in the face of so much other drivel and personalities out there that never seem to have to suffer in quite the same way, but nonetheless that is the way of the world. I do not mention this in negative terms about B5 or Rangers, in fact perhaps it is an admirable position to be in; to inspire such passionately opposed views on such a regular basis. That is the purpose of art is it not, to inspire and provoke?
For those who will be disappointed, (can't be avoided)just remember that the cast and crew of Rangers were 100% committed to this project and gave everything we had. We had a tight budget and schedule (I really do feel sorry for Joe who only had about two weeks to come up with a premise and deliver a finished script to the network, quite unfair...), but through it all I'm very proud of everyone involved. I truly wish the best for us all, it's been a long wait. Remember it's not the reviews (generally positive one in The Hollywood Reporter by the way
)but the ratings and the rights issue that matter.
Thank you for your support all these long months everyone, we've all really appreciated it.
Let the games begin!
Dylan
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I know many of you have enjoyed having the cast post here over the last few months just as we have enjoyed being here, but please don't feel as though you're obligated to us in any way when posting your thoughts here. Yes I know you're chomping at the bit Channe to write your review and have no qualms about "honesty".
For some of the cast the reviews that are starting to come in are a new experience, and as an actor I can tell you it can be a very harrowing experience for some, especially if you're not used to it. There really is no point in keeping score of good vs. bad reviews. You can never please everyone, ESPECIALLY in the sci fi genre. Peoples passions and personal preferences vary too greatly, and after all, our differing opinions are part of what makes fandom fun. On top of this, from my experience over the last few months with all that is B5, I have come to believe that for whatever reason, B5 will always be akin to 'the little engine that could'. I cannot explain this, but in life there are always people and projects that have to continually struggle uphill, to play the underdog. It defies explanation in the face of so much other drivel and personalities out there that never seem to have to suffer in quite the same way, but nonetheless that is the way of the world. I do not mention this in negative terms about B5 or Rangers, in fact perhaps it is an admirable position to be in; to inspire such passionately opposed views on such a regular basis. That is the purpose of art is it not, to inspire and provoke?
For those who will be disappointed, (can't be avoided)just remember that the cast and crew of Rangers were 100% committed to this project and gave everything we had. We had a tight budget and schedule (I really do feel sorry for Joe who only had about two weeks to come up with a premise and deliver a finished script to the network, quite unfair...), but through it all I'm very proud of everyone involved. I truly wish the best for us all, it's been a long wait. Remember it's not the reviews (generally positive one in The Hollywood Reporter by the way
Thank you for your support all these long months everyone, we've all really appreciated it.
Let the games begin!
Dylan
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