In the 6th
season episode PROMETHEUS {Episode #121 written by Joseph
Mallozzi & Paul Mullie and directed by Peter Woeste}.Julia Donovan, an
investigative reporter for the news program Inside Access coerces her way into
a top secret military base in Nevada to film a story on the Earth/Goa'uld
hybrid space craft the X-303 now known as the 'Prometheus'. Unknown to both
Julie Donovan and SG-1, their old enemies Adrian Conrad and Colonel Simmons
have plans to hijack the classified interstellar ship with the unwitting help
of four rogue NID agents who have been working for over a year undercover as
the Inside Access news crew. The rogue agents were Smith, Sanderson, Reynolds
and Jones.
"This is supposedly the most secure
facility on the planet!" Colonel Jack O'Neill, “Prometheus”
Of course it is,
but a good reporter knows how to get to the inside story and right now we are
going behind the scenes of “Prometheus” to talk to Enid-Raye Adams the talented
Canadian actress who played the character of rogue NID agent, Jones.
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"If you don't close that
problem, I'm not going to be able to establish a lockdown and we're gonna be overrun
by security." — Jones,
“Prometheus” |
Well before that happens and security
catches up to me, let's get The Lowdown on Jones from Enid-Raye Adams herself!
MRR: Prior to getting the part of “Jones” in the Stargate: SG-1 6th
season episode “Prometheus” had you auditioned for any other roles on the
series?
ERA: "This was the first time I'd ever auditioned for Stargate."
MRR: Were you familiar with what the series Stargate: SG-1 was about before
you got the part? If not, what kind of research if any did you do on it after
you got the part? Do you watch the show now?
ERA: "I'm sorry to admit I didn't watch the
show before I read for the role. In the way of research, I mostly chatted with
other actors and fans of the show to get a leg up!"
MRR: All we know about Jones is she was a rogue NID agent, pretending to be
a news reporter. What details were you given from a production standpoint about
the character in order to bring depth to her or were you just given the
opportunity to project your own take on the character into the role?
ERA: "I really was given the opportunity to project my own ideas on
Jones, which I always quite enjoy. The minute I found out who was playing my
team leader—the lovely Ian Tracey —I sort of had an idea that I was in for a
fun shoot! I've had the pleasure of working with Ian on "Da Vinci's
Inquest", one of the best shows in Canada. While on set, we both played
characters that had a mission and no qualms about doing whatever we had to do
to complete it."
MRR: How long did it take you to film your part in the episode?
ERA: "It took about a week."
MRR: Regarding the role, what did you feel was the most difficult aspect,
the most fun and the most rewarding?
ERA: "Well, Jones was the computer whiz of the hijacking team. So for
me, the most difficult part was being attached to a computer screen for the
majority of the shoot. The most fun was meeting Amanda Tapping, who is just as
you'd hope she would be—lovely, charming, smart and a very giving actor. I also
had a great time working with the boys, Colby Johannson, Kyle Cassie and Ian
Tracey.
ERA: This was also the first time that I needed a stunt double. The glorious
and talented Carolyn Field stepped in and she was just fantastic. When she
'took the hit' and flew back over the console, she landed perfectly in the same
place every take. She received a much deserved applause each time!"
MRR: The Stargate: SG-1 set is known to be one that is relaxed and fun to
work on. Do you have any stories to share of being on the set and working with
the four principle actors of the show? Who did you get to interact with the
most on a professional level while filming?
ERA:
"I interacted mostly with 'the
boys'—Ian, Colby and Kyle. In those kinds of situations, I tend to become one
of the guys with a truck driver mouth! It was great fun to crack jokes and be a
bunch of idiots in between takes. While retaining the utmost professionalism of
course!"
MRR: If given the chance, would you like to audition for another role in the
series or the upcoming spin-off Stargate: Atlantis and if so what type of
character would you ideally want to play in that role?
ERA: "I'd love to audition for another role
on the show and the spin-off. It would be great to play a smartass with an
action based agenda."
"We're
good to go, sir." Jones, “Prometheus”
Which means we're also good to go to learn
more about Enid-Raye Adams and get the lowdown on her other work and her career
goals.
MRR: You have also had roles in other scifi related series and productions.
Which one of these stands out as your most challenging as far as character,
makeup or dialog?
ERA: "Well as far as make-up, hands down,
playing Firell on 'Babylon 5 - Legend of the Rangers' was the coolest. As far
as the sci-fi character I found most enjoyable, I would have to say Gina on
'Jeremiah'. I was lucky enough to do 5 episodes of that show. Both were created
by Joe Straczynski and I always have a great time working with him."
MRR: Given the choice of playing your ideal role in any production what
would that ideal role be and what type of storyline would they be involved in …
drama, comedy, action?
ERA: "That's a tough one. I'm a character
actor and I find so many things appealing. I would love to make a film in Italy
and be swept up in the romance of the countryside. I would love to make an
action film. I am also drawn to laughing my fool head off, so a comedy would be
loads of fun. For me, above all else, I am drawn to a great story. When you
join a group of talented, interesting people to tell that story, you really
can't ask for more than that."
MRR: Are you looking to move in any other direction in the entertainment
industry at some point such as writing, directing or producing?
ERA: "I've been writing here and there over
the last little while. I wouldn't rule anything out. This spring, I'm heading
to Calgary to do a play. Its important to be as involved in as many different
areas in this profession as possible so you can continue to learn and be the
best storyteller you can be. Yikes, I feel like I'm selling an ad for the Army.
Be all that you can be. Ya! I said it."
MRR: As a woman in the acting profession, what kind of productions do you
think lend themselves more to hiring woman for roles and creating the best characters
for them, i.e. dramas, scifi, action/adventure, comedies?
ERA: "I guess shows about lesbians tend to hire women. If you are not
on a show about lesbians, your odds are cut right out of the gate. For the most
part, it's a man's world. Take a look at some of my favorite movies or TV
shows. With the exception of great ensemble pieces (Sex and the City, Will and
Grace etc), the ratio of male characters to female roles can be frustrating.
That's the case across the board. I'm always encouraged when shows like 'Six
Feet Under' and 'The L-Word' pop up and include fabulous women in their
stories."
MRR: At this stage of your career, do you consider yourself more of an
established character actor or are you looking to be come more involved in
finding lead roles in projects?
ERA: "It depends. I'm definitely a character actor and I can be found
supporting a story rather than leading its way. I truly find those roles to be
the most interesting ones. I'd like to be able to play those kinds of women in great
ensembles throughout my career and do the occasional leading role that
resonates with me on some level."
MRR: You mentioned that you'll be doing a play in Calgary this spring, is
there any new film or TV projects coming up that we should keep our eyes open
for as well?
ERA: I'm
auditioning and looking forward to the release of a short film—"The
Reading". I'm hoping it finds its way into some festivals. It's quite
interesting. I play a young woman who
was emotionally abused throughout her childhood. She invites an astrologer to
her home to perform a reading to point her in the right direction. The
astrologer, played by the brilliant Leslie Ewen, turns out to be CRAZY AS A
JUNE BUG. One minute she provides insightful truths and the next she's got her hand
at my throat threatening to choke the hell out of me if I don't sing her
favorite ditties. Its a darkly comedic piece."
"Back
when Colonel Maybourne was running our off-world op, we found a tablet written
in the language of the ancients. It described a large cache of weapons and
technology hidden in a secret location. Colonel Simmons wanted it bad. The only
problem was, we couldn't translate the coordinates." Jones, “Prometheus”
Luckily for us we don't need to wait for any
translations of Goa'uld tablets to find out more about the versatile, talented
and lovely Enid-Raye Adams. Just go to The Enid-Raye
Adams Official Website to learn more.
Now before the security people take me to Colonel O'Neill
for questioning {don't you feel sorry for me?}, I'd like to take a moment to
thank Enid-Raye Adams for sharing her time with all of us Stargate: SG-1 fans
by giving us the lowdown on Jones and to wish her the best of luck in all her
future projects.
This article is Copyright © 2004 to Marla R
Reed and Our Stargate. It may not be reproduced in whole or part in any medium
without express permission.
Images from the episode “Prometheus” are
copyright © 2002 to MGM/Scifi Channel and Double Secret/Gekko Film Company. All
behind the scenes photos are Copyright © 2002 to Enid-Raye Adams and are being
used with permission.
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