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Eric Stoltz is all signed up to play Dr. Daniel Graystone, the creator of the Cylons, in the upcoming backdoor pilot for "Caprica," but if SciFi Channel were to greenlight a series out of the production, would Stoltz be available?

That's a question mark that is looming over the actor, director and producer after he was cast in another backdoor pilot movie, this time with Dean Devlin and TNT called "Blank Slate." This project would be the second pairing of Devlin (best known for "Independence Day" and the original "Stargate" movie) and Stoltz, who previously worked together on another SciFi Channel project, "The Triangle."

"Blank Slate" will be directed by John Harrison, who also co-created the movie about an amnesiac played by Lisa Brenner who is sentenced to death row for a murder case she can't remember committing, according to Moviehole. She is given a second chance by the FBI as part of an experimental unit of the investigative arm's unsolved crimes division where she is implanted with the final memories of murder victims.

The telemovie also will star Clancy Brown, best known for his work in "Earth 2" and "Carnivale."

Since "Blank Slate" is being prepped for a cable series, it is possible that Stoltz could take on both shows if they were picked up since production schedules on cable series tend to be slightly lighter than broadcast networks. However, such a balancing act would be difficult, especially as a lead actor.

In the meantime, another actress has joined the "Caprica" pilot. Polly Walker will take on the role of Sister Clarice, the head of the school that some of the younger main characters attended, who also is a key figure in the single-god underground religious group, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Walker, a British actress, most recently appeared in the now-canceled CBS series "Cane." She also played Atia of the Julii in 22 episodes of the HBO series "Rome," according to Internet Movie Database.

"Caprica," a prequel spinoff to "Battlestar Galactica," is expected to begin filming later this summer.

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