It's down to Earth British actor Jamie Bamber, left (with Olmos) , in his role as Capt. Lee Adama in the SciFi Channel series "Battlestar Galactica.Lauded by critics, "Battlestar Galactica" transcends most science fiction by pointedly addressing very down-to-Earth themes.

is: A tremendous opportunity and privilege to be involved in."

Olmos views his character as a bit of an everyman, a warrior nearing retirement who finds himself in a horrific situation.

"He is thrown into the most unusual situation that one can be thrown into - the salvation of the human species and the responsibility for that,' Olmos said. "It's this situation that makes this character comes to life."

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Last update: 02-10-2006

The world put forth will scare the living daylights out of you.

Granted, the premiere, beginning at 8 p.m. Friday on the Sci Fi Channel, will resonate stronger if you're familiar with "Battlestar's" story lines and characters.

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Last update: 02-10-2006