Caprica is a science fiction drama television series. It is a spin off prequel of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica taking place about 58 years prior to the events of Battlestar Galactica. Caprica shows how humanity first created the robotic Cylons who would later plot to destroy humans in retaliation for their enslavement.  Among Caprica’s main characters are the father and uncle of Commander William Adama from the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica. Caprica differs significantly from its parent series, although a critical success Galactica had a predominantly male audience.  While Caprica contains references to elements of the Battlestar universe the series was intended to be accessible to new fans. Whereas the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica series revolved around a final struggle for survival, Caprica is concerned with a world intoxicated by success. Ronald D Moore states: “It’s about a society that’s running out of control with a wild-eyed glint in its eye.  The Twelve Colonies are at their peak, self involved oblivious and mesmerized by the seemingly unlimited promise of technology. Framed by the conflict between the Adamas and the Graystones over the resurrection of loved ones lost in an act of terrorism the series was meant to explore ethical implications of advances in artificial intelligence and robotics.  Caprica is grounded in urban locales rather than in space and focuses on corporate, political, familial and personal intrigue similar in approach to a Greek tragedy. With the troubled relationship between two families at its center.  Joseph Adama is the father of future Battlestar commander Bill Adama. In an act of terrorism that sets the story in motion, Joseph loses his wife and daughter. His family his son Willie and his brother Sam and his mother in law deal with aftermath of their loss.  The Twelve Colonies are at peace 58 years before the rebooted series an act of religious fanaticism brings together Joseph Adama a lawyer with ties to the criminal underworld and wealthy technologist Daniel Graystone, both of whom lose family members.  Grief stricken by the loss of his daughter and fueled by obsession, Daniel sets out to bring her back using his considerable wealth and sprawling technology corporation. Offered the chance of his own daughter being restored, Joseph wrestles with the notion until he comes face to face with its reality.
Eric Stoltz as Daniel Graystone
Eric Stoltz is an American actor his films include Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Surf II (1984), Running Hot (1984), The Wild Life (1984), The New Kids (1985), Mask (1985), Code Name: Emerald (1985), Some Kind of Wonderful (1987), Lionheart (1987), Sister, Sister (1987), Manifesto (1988), Haunted Summer (1988), The Fly II (1989), Say Anything (1989), Memphis Belle (1990), Money (1991), The Waterdance (1992), Singles (1992), Bodies, Rest & Motion (1993), Naked in New York (1993), Killing Zoe (1993), Pulp Fiction (1994), Sleep with Me (1994), Little Women (1994), Killing Time (1995), The Prophecy (1995), Rob Roy (1995), Fluke (1995), Kicking and Screaming (1995), Grace of My Heart (1996), 2 Days in the Valley (1996), Keys to Tulsa (1996), Jerry Maguire (1996), The Definite Maybe (1997), Highball (1997), Anaconda (1997), Mr. Jealousy (1997), Hi-Life (1998), A Murder of Crows (1998), It’s a Shame About Ray (2000), Jesus & Hutch (2000), The Simian Line (2000), The House of Mirth (2000), Things Behind the Sun (2001), Harvard Man (2001), The Rules of Attraction (2002), Happy Hour (2003), The Butterfly Effect (2004), Childstar (2004), Hello (2005), The Honeymooners (2005), The Lather Effect (2006), The Grand Design (2007) and Sparks (2009).   He has appeared in TV series such as James at 15, The Waltons, Knots Landing, The Fall Guy, St Elsewhere, Frasier, Homicide: Life on the Street, Mad About You, Chicago Hope, Once and Again, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Will & Grace, Medium, Grey’s Anatomy and Caprica.

Paula Malcomson as Amanda Graystone
Paula Malcomson is an Irish actress her films include Another Girl Another Planet (1992), Tombstone (1993), Dunston Checks In (1996), Trance (1998), The Rocking Horse Winner (1998), The Auteur Theory (1999), The Green Mile (1999), Hamlet (2000), A.I Artificial Intelligence (2001), Quintessence (2003), June & Orlando (2003), The Death Strip (2007), Nonplussed (2007), A Woman in the West (2008) and Morning After (2009).   She has appeared in TV series such as Profiler, The Practice, Strong Medicine, UC: Undercover, Providence, Star Trek: Enterprise, NYPD Blue, Six Feet Under, Deadwood, Lost, ER, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Sons of Anarchy and Caprica.

Alessandra Torresani as Zoe Graystone
Alessandra Torresani is an American actress her films include Lost & Found (1999), Mad Song (2000), Baby Bedlam (2000) and Annie Goes Boating (2010).   She has appeared in TV series such as Kablam, ER, Working, Popular, JAG, Arrested Development, Love Inc, The War at Home, Bones, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Caprica.

Esai Morales as Joseph Adama
Esai Morales is an American actor known for his role as Bob Valenzuela in the 1987 biopic La Bamba.   His films include Forty Deuce (1982), Bad Boys (1983), L.A Bad (1986), La Bamba (1987), The Principal (1987), Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989), Naked Tango (1990), Amazon (1990), Ultraviolet (1992), Freejack (1992), The Waiter (1993), Rapa Nui (1994), Don’t Do It (1994), In the Army Now (1994), My Family (1995), Livers Ain’t Cheap (1996), Scorpion Spring (1996), The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (1996), The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998), Doomsday Man (1999), Southern Cross (1999), Spin Cycle (2000), American Virgin (2000), Paid in Full (2002), Once Upon a Wedding (2005), American Fusion (2005), The Virgin of Juarez (2006), Fast Food Nation (2006), How to Go Out on a Date in Queens (2006), Kill Kill Faster Faster (2008), La linea (2009), Cherry (2010) and King of the Avenue (2010).  He has appeared in TV series such as The Equalizer, Fame, Miami Vice, The Twilight Zone, Tales from the Crypt, The Outer Limits, The Hunger, Family Law, American Family, Vanished, 24, Jericho, CSI: Miami and Caprica.

Magda Apanowicz as Lacy Rand
Magda Apanowicz is a Canadian actress known for her roles as Andy Jensen on the TV series Kyle XY and Lacy Rand on Caprica.   Her films include Sweet Lullaby (2003), Riverburn (2004) and The Butterfly Effect (2004).  She has appeared in TV series such as Jeremiah, Cold Squad, The L Word, The Bionic Woman, Renegadepress.com, The Andromeda Strain, Kyle XY, Caprica and Hellcats.

Sasha Roiz as Sam Adama
Sasha Roiz is a Canadian actor his films include The Day After Tomorrow (2004), Assault on Precinct 13 (2005), Land of the Dead (2005), 16 Blocks (2006), Man of the Year (2006) and Unthinkable (2010).   He has appeared in TV series such as Largo Winch, Playmakers, Mutant X, Missing, Tilt, Show Me Yours, Beautiful People, G-Spot, NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, CSI: Miami, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, The Mentalist, In Plain Sight, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Caprica.

Polly Walker as Sister Clarice Willow
Polly Walker is an English actress her films include Shogun Warrior (1991), Ao Fim da Noite (1991), Walking a Tightrope (1992), Enchanted April (1992), Patriot Games (1992), The Trial (1993), Sliver (1993), Restoration (1995), Emma (1996), Roseanna’s Grave (1997), Robinson Crusoe (1997), The Gambler (1997), The Woodlanders (1997), Bandyta (1997), Talk of Angels (1998), Dark Harbor (1998), Curtain Call (1999), 8 ½ Women (1999), After Alice (2000), D-Tox (2002), Savage Messiah (2002), Control (2004) and Clash of the Titans (2010).  She has appeared in TV series such as  Rules of Engagement, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Great Performances, State of Play, Waking the Dead, Rome, Numb3rs and Caprica.

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