 Short character breakdowns for the series regulars (created for casting calls) leaked on the internet on September 17, 2008.Joseph Mallozzi explained the largely negative initial fan reaction as a passionate response to the preceding cancellation announcement of "Atlantis".Brad Wright dismissed negative comments as a sole reaction to the wording of the network; character breakdowns are written to aid casting directors and agents in the selection process, and "always sound shallow, and if they're written to appear 'deep' it's just ridiculous".