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Ronald D. Moore's vision of "Battlestar Galactica" may be met with critical acclaim due to its hard hitting drama, but that doesn't mean the same will hold true for its upcoming prequel series, "Caprica."

Instead, the new show -- set 50 years before "Battlestar Galactica" -- will deal with soap opera type stories with the backdrop of a science-fiction environment. No small feat by any means.

"'Caprica' is a sweeping, highly emotional relationship drama - a Rich Man, Poor Man set in a science-fiction environment," executive producer and co-creator Remi Aubuchon told TV Guide. "The look is nostalgic, almost 1950s, with the men in hats, ties and stylish suits. It's not about hardware and space battles."

Aubuchon co-created the series along with "Battlestar Galactica" chief, Ronald D. Moore and has already lined up a strong cast to bring the project to life. Esai Morales (who recently finished up his role on "Jericho" as Maj. Beck) will be taking on the role of Joseph Adama, the famous lawyer of the family that has received numerous mentions on the parent series.

Eric Stoltz is also signed up as Daniel Graystone, a technological entrepreneur not too dissimilar to Bill Gates who slowly brings artificial life to his creations, eventually becoming father to the Cylons.

The series is said to deal with some of the issues that have permeated the background of "Galactica" but have never really been dealt with any firm sense. Notably, are machines sentient and what rights to they have as people.

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