In the meantime, I just have to create those realistic goals about the fact that I don't have a ton of options as an actor who's been on a science fiction show for 8 years. Michael Shanks actorcreatefact Change image and share on social
But I don't bet the farm on any of those possibilities, either. I'm also preparing, intelligently, to walk away from this, and walk away from it happy to have had the experience. Michael Shanks betexperiencefarm Change image and share on social
With network shows, writers can be so protective of every syllable. Michael Shanks networkprotectiveshow Change image and share on social
The environment on set is very encouraging. Michael Shanks encourageenvironmentset Change image and share on social
I couldn't be playing him for this long if I didn't like him. Michael Shanks longplay Change image and share on social
By the end of last year we solved a lot of threads, and it's really good for this new way we're taking the show to really have these new people and these new energies, frankly. Michael Shanks endenergyfrankly Change image and share on social
For some reason, it popped into my head the notion that a lot of the Next Generation cast in the long run of that show managed to step behind the camera. Michael Shanks cameracastgeneration Change image and share on social
We never thought the show would last this long. Michael Shanks longshowthink Change image and share on social
It's absolutely true that it's almost impossible to play a character without having any affection for him. Michael Shanks absolutelyaffectioncharacter Change image and share on social
