Jamie Bamber, can next be seen in the new BBC science-fiction drama series Outcasts.

Bamber, who admits to having been initially worried about his role in the new series, will play Mitchell Hoban, Head of the Expeditionaries. He was worried that this role was a little to similar to the part he played in Battlestar Galactica.

“Initially, I wasn’t sure about doing it because I didn’t want to do something so similar toBattlestar Galactica,” he told What’s On TV. “Battlestar was such an untouchable experience.”

He continued: “I didn’t want to sully it with something else that might not live up to it.”

Bamber went on to explain his role in the new BBC space drama.

“I play a pioneer on a colonised planet,” he said. “Earth has gone kaput and there are 50,000 people left trying to make an existence for themselves on a planet far, far away. But he’s also damaged goods – he’s a like bomb waiting to go off.”

Source: ScifiPulse

Eric Mabius promoting the new show at the TCA press tour:

BBC America has released the first pictures of 'Outcasts'.

Source: Cassie's Lounge

BBC America has jumped on board what it's describing as a high-concept drama called "Outcasts" starring Jamie Bamber.

Eight 60-minute episodes have been ordered, but no timetable has been announced on when the series will air on BBC in the United Kingdom and BBC America in the United States.

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The BBC has announced the cast for it's new eight part

sci-fi drama Outcasts.

Jamie Bamber, Hermione Norris and Liam Cunningham are just a few that have been cast.

The show, which is currently being filmed in South Africa is being made by production company Kudos and written by Ben Richards.

The story is based on a group of courageous pioneers who face a unique opportunity:  the chance to build a new and better future on another planet.

They've left their old lives behind in extraordinary circumstances, promised a second chance at life and create a new society.  Far away from their home, friends, family and their past.  Settled in the town of Forthaven, Carpathia, they forge ahead with their new lives, but come to realise this is no ordinary planet.  Mystery lurks around them and threatens to risk the fragile peace of Forthaven.

Here’s the full list of the main cast:

Liam Cunningham (Clash of the Titans) is President Richard Tate, who runs Carpathia and is dedicated to keeping the human species alive

Hermione Norris (Spooks, Cold Feet) is Stella Isen, Head of Protection and Security (PAS) who sacrificed everything for the chance to save the world

Amy Manson (Desperate Romantics, Being Human) is Fleur Morgan, PAS Officer – young, bright and idealistic

Daniel Mays (Ashes To Ashes) is Cass Cromwell, PAS Officer – unpredictable and fiercely loyal to Tate

Jamie Bamber (Battlestar Galactica) is Mitchell Hoban, Head of the Expeditionaries – progressive and ambitious

Ashley Walters (Small Island) is Jack, Mitchell’s second in command – tough, armed and dangerous

Eric Mabius (Ugly Betty) is Julius Berger – vice president of the Evacuation Programme on Earth. Berger is en route to Carpathia on board transporter CT9, expecting the power and status he enjoyed on Earth

Michael Legge (Shameless) is Irish charmer Tipper Malone; a rebel who speaks out against the authorities representing the voice of the displaced youth

Langley Kirkwood (Generation Kill) is leader of the AC’s, a group of cloned human beings and one of Carpathia’s darkest secrets

Patrick Lyster (Invictus) is the dignified and brave commander of transporter CT9

Jeanne Kietzmann is Lily – lost, troubled and seeking answers

Source:  SFX