Stargate: Universe casts its lead.

Something I don't really understand. I like Stargate SG-1, and own Stargate: Atlantis season one (but have neglected to watch), but I can't get around this Stargate: Universe idea. Granted, I like the show, that might sound nerdy, but it's not a badly written show .. poor excuse? 

Stargate: Universe has cast it's lead with Robert Carlyle, who was most recently seen in 24: Redemption opposite Keifer Sutherland. He goes kaplooey. 

Hollywood Reporter says:

Described as edgier, darker and younger-skewing than its predecessors, "SGU" follows a group of soldiers, scientists and civilians left to fend for themselves when forced through a Stargate after their hidden base comes under attack. The survivors, who emerge aboard an ancient ship missing in the far reaches of space, are led by Dr. David Rush (Carlyle), who works to unlock the ship's mysteries and return the group home but also might have ulterior motives.

Sounds fairly interesting.