From CBC:

• Scottish actor embraces a new kind of sci-fi
  “Robert Carlyle was hesitant when he was offered a role in the shot-in-Vancouver TV series Stargate Universe. The Scottish actor, known for his roles in Trainspotting and The Full Monty, said he never thought of himself as a choice for a sci-fi drama.” Read more.

From Susan Shaw of the Toronto Star:

• Deep space, deeper issues appeal to Scottish actor
  “Scottish actor Robert Carlyle stars in Stargate Universe (SGU), the latest instalment of the successful sci-fi franchise that includes Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis.” Read more.

9 p.m. ET/PT – STARGATE UNIVERSE (SGU) – “Air” **SERIES PREMIERE**

SGU follows a band of soldiers, scientists and civilians, who must fend for themselves as they are forced through a Stargate and emerge aboard an ancient ship, when their hidden base comes under attack. Faced with meeting the most basic needs of food, water and air, the group must unlock the secrets of the ship’s Stargate to survive.

From Susan Shaw of the Toronto Star:

• Stargate Universe’s Date with Destiny
  “The new series, which also stars Robert Carlyle (The Full Monty, Trainspotting) as Dr. Nicholas Rush, features a group of soldiers, scientists and civilians who are forced to jump through the Stargate to an unknown destination when their hidden base comes under attack. They emerge on an ancient spaceship – the aptly named Destiny – with limited food, water and air, and apparently very little chance of making it back to Earth.” Read more.