LYCOS RETRIEVER 
Brent Stait
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As "Ouroboros" opens, the crew watches as Rev Bem (Brent Stait) tells them in a hologram message why he has left the ship to ask "questions, wherever they might lead." Harper is upset. Rev, a Magog, was his best hope to find a way to get the larvae out of his stomach before they hatch. When his medicine suddenly stops working, Harper's time begins to run out.
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Stait isn't the first actor to have to leave a show because of makeup problems. Virginia Hey (Zhaan) left "Farscape" during the third season because of skin complications with her makeup. Ironically, "Andromeda" producers have been working to find some type of guest role for Hey on the show.
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The character Michael Kenmore is played by Brent Stait in this episode. He was previously played by Connor Trinneer. Conner was unable to reprise his role due to the birth of his first child. He did loop all of his dialogue afterwards. (edit)
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Gemini Award-nominated actor Stait brings an extensive list of both film and television credits to Andromeda. He starred in The Virginian for TNT, directed by Bill Pullman. Other recent feature and made for television films include H-E Double Hockey Sticks by Disney, The Roswell Project by Credo/UPN, Mystery Alaska by Hollywood Pictures, Five Desperate Hours by NBC, Ellen Foster by CBS Hallmark, Titanic by CBS, I Still Dream of Jeannie by NBC and numerous others.
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Stait's departure does present a grim reminder about Wolfe leaving the show. Tribune Entertainment recently released a statement on the official Web site addressing concerns by fans on what will happen to the show now that Wolfe is gone.
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