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In the city of Las Vegas, Detective John Sheppard must solve the case on a long string of unusual murders -- perpetrated by a Wraith in hiding.
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Police find a desiccated corpse on a desert road outside Las Vegas, Nevada, the seventh victim of a bizarre serial killer. Detective John Sheppard, called in to assist, is baffled by these murders. Then a clue, traces of radiation found on the bodies, leads him to a strange looking man with super human attributes who easily evades capture.
Some time later, Sheppard is detained and driven to Area 51. There he meets Dr. Rodney McKay who reveals that the suspect is, in fact, an alien -- a Wraith -- who feeds on human energy. What's more, McKay and his team have traveled to Earth from the Pegasus Galaxy, by way of a Stargate, to prevent this Wraith from compromising the security of the planet. But so far, Sheppard is the only one who's been able to get close to him.
SCI FI Channel
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PRODUCTION
The original working title for this episode was "CSI Atlantis."
"Vegas" shot partially on location in Las Vegas, Nevada -- a rare trip "south of the border" for the Vancouver, British Columbia production team (though of the main cast, only Joe Flanigan ("John Sheppard") got to go. This location shoot also made up the final days of filming for the last season of Stargate Atlantis.
Actor Neil Jackson plays the Wraith featured in this episode. He made his debut in the Stargate franchise in the SG-1 Season Nine episode "Prototype," playing the genetically engineered "son of Anubis," Khalek.
Several famous faces make cameo appearances at the poker table, and not just The Sopranos's Steve Schirripa and Frank Vincent. Also present are professional poker player Todd Brunson (son of the legendary poker champion Doyle Brunson), Stargate composer Joel Goldsmith, and MGM senior executive vice president (and Stargate fan) Charlie Cohen.
"We finally got to read a first draft of 'Vegas,' written (and soon to be directed and produced) by Rob Cooper. I told Rob that one of the great things about this show is that the series premise allows you to tell a wide variety of stories. 'Vegas' is very different from anything we've ever done on Atlantis before. Different in a very good way. And I'm sure the fans will agree."
(Executive producer Joseph Mallozzi, in a post at his blog)
"We're just going to have to trust that Rob will be able to control himself and not blow the show's budget on all the spectacular sequences he has in mind -- or on 22 black."
(Executive producer Joseph Mallozzi, in a post at his blog)
"Yesterday was the final day of shooting for many of our regular and recurring actors: Rachel Luttrell, Jewel Staite, Jason Momoa, David Hewlett, Kavan Smith, Sharon Taylor, and Chuck Campbell. Today marks Bob Picardo's last day with us. Joe Flanigan heads to Vegas next week where he will complete filming on Vegas, and the series, alongside guest stars Neil Jackson, Steve Schirripa (The Sopranos' Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri), and Frank Vincent (The Sopranos' Frank Leotardo). A bittersweet time for all; me in particular. Bitter in that it's been a great five years and I will sincerely miss the show and the many wonderful people who made it all happen. Sweet in that I like to sleep in."
(Executive producer Joseph Mallozzi, in a post at his blog)
"Vegas" is "an alternate reality story" that is set on "a slightly askew version of Earth," writer/director Robert C. Cooper told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. In that world, John Sheppard became a homicide detective. Sheppard finds himself tracking a Wraith who uses make-up to blend in among humans. The Wraith even ends up in a high-stakes poker game with Sopranos veterans Steve Schirripa and Frank Vincent.
The episode will also feature such Vegas-based action as a 9-story fall by a stunt performer, and scenes inside and in front of the Planet Hollywood casino.
(Writer/director Robert C. Cooper, in an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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