Legend Of The Seeker

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In a mystical land, Richard Cypher discovers his true destiny as he, a mysterious young woman, a wise old wizard and a magical sword are all that stand between the evil tyrant darken Rahl and his quest for total domination.

Legend of the Seeker stars CRAIG HORNER as Richard Cypher and BRIDGET REGAN as Kahlan Amnell.

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Cara (Tabrett Bethell)

She is one of the feared order of women known as Mord-Sith. When Mistress Denna failed to kill Richard Cypher, Cara was personally recruited by the evil ruler Darken Rahl to eliminate the Seeker once for all. But instead of fulfilling her mission, Cara was forced to work with Richard to save herself, which ultimately led to the Seeker fulfilling the prophecy, killing Rahl and ending his reign of tyranny.

From the Underworld, Darken Rahl commands the Mord'Sith to dispose of Cara for her role in his demise. They beat her and leave her for dead, after which Richard helps Cara. Deserted by her people and sworn to protect Richard, heir to the title Lord Rahl, Cara joins the Seeker and a wary Kahlan and Zedd on their new quest. Richard trusts Cara, and believes her unique abilities could prove invaluable in finding the Stone of Tears and defeating the Keeper of the Underworld.

Craig Horner (Richard Cypher)

Craig Horner stars as Richard Cypher in "Legend of the Seeker," the live action epic fantasy series. The series will follow Richard's extraordinary transformation into a magical leader to stop a bloodthirsty, sinister tyrant.

Horner, an Australian native, recently starred on the hit Australian series "Blue Water High." He also starred in two other Australian series, "Cybergirl" and "Totally Wild," and had a recurring role on the Lifetime series "Monarch Cove." Horner's feature film credits include "Swimming Upstream," "Blurred," "The Moment After" and "See No Evil."

Horner discovered a love for acting after appearing in school productions of "A Midsummer Nights Dream" and "The Maids." In addition to performing, Horner's other creative talents include playing the guitar and writing music. An avid outdoorsman, Horner enjoys playing football, volleyball, tennis, swimming, skiing, snowboarding and kayaking.

Bridget Regan (Kahlan)

Film, television and stage actress Bridget Regan stars as the beautiful and mysterious Kahlan in "Legend of the Seeker," the live action epic fantasy series.

Regan most recently appeared in the "Sex and the City" movie and her other film credits include "The Babysitters" and "Binders." She has had recurring roles on the television series "Six Degrees," "The Black Donnelly's" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and made guest appearances on "New Amsterdam" and "Love Monkey."

A native of Carlsbad, California, Regan relocated to New York City to pursue her acting career upon graduating from North Carolina School of the Arts. In her spare time, Regan enjoys cooking and horseback riding and she plans to take up surfing while shooting "Legend of the Seeker" in New Zealand.

Bruce Spence (Zedd)

Veteran actor Bruce Spence stars as Zedd in "Legend of the Seeker," the live action epic fantasy series.

Throughout his impressive career spanning almost four decades, Spence has been featured in numerous film, television and theater productions all over the world. His role in "Legend of the Seeker" marks a return to his native New Zealand where he previously worked on Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings."

In addition to "The Lord of The Rings," Spence has appeared in almost 30 films, including "Star Wars Episode III," "The Matrix Reloaded," "The Matrix Revolutions," "Peter Pan," "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls," "Queen of the Damned," "Inspector Gadget 2," "Finding Nemo," "Mad Max 2" and "Mad Max 3," for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor by the Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy and Horror Films.

Spence has appeared in almost all major Australian television shows, both as a series regular and as a guest performer. His television credits include "After The Beep," "Dearest Enemy," "Rafferty's Rules," "Over The Hill," as well as the TV mini-series "Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King," and telefilms "Moby Dick" and "The Munsters Scary Little Christmas."

Spence's extensive theater work includes a tour of Australia and New Zealand while playing Thenardier in "Les Miserables," as well as roles in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," Cinderella," "Twelfth Night," and a vast number of Australian plays. His appearance in "Don Juan" at the Adelaide Arts Festival led to him being voted Most Popular Actor at the festival, and he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Puck in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with The Melbourne Theater Company.

Jay Laga'aia (Chase)

Jay Laga'aia stars as Chase in "Legend of the Seeker," the live action epic fantasy series.

Having previously worked with some of the "Legend of the Seeker" producing team while performing the role of Draco on the hit television series "Xena: Warrior Princess," Laga'aia is looking forward to a return to the world of science fiction and fantasy in his native New Zealand.

In addition to "Xena," some of Laga'aia's other television credits include "The Strip," "Bed of Roses," "McLeod's Daughters," "Tales of the South Seas," "The Mysterious Island," "High Tide," and the mini-series "Violent Earth." He was honored as Best Actor in a Television Series at the New Zealand TV Guide Awards in 2003 for his role as David Silesi in "Street Legal." This same role also led to his nomination for Best Actor at the 2002 New Zealand Television Awards.

Laga'aia has graced the silver screen in the role of Captain Typho in "Star Wars Episode II" and "Star Wars Episode III." He has also appeared in the feature films "Nim's Island," "Daybreakers," "Solo," "Navigator" and "Never Say Die."

Laga'aia has impressive stage experience as well, having played Mufasa in the Disney theatrical production of "The Lion King" with director Julie Taymor, as well as appearing in productions of "The New Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Threepenny Opera," "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Westside Story," "Sweet Charity" and "Pirates of Penzance."

Craig Parker (Darken)

Craig Parker stars as Darken Rahl in "Legend of the Seeker," the live action epic fantasy series.

Parker has become a household name in New Zealand thanks to his four-year-run playing Guy Warner on the popular, long-running drama series "Shortland Street." He has also garnered international attention for his portrayal of Haldir in the "Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy.

In addition to "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" and "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," Parker's other film credits include "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans," "No One Can Hear You" and "Mother Tongue." Some of his extensive television credits include "Xena: Warrior Princess," "Young Hercules," "Mercy Peak," "Intrepid Journeys" and "The Great TV3 Comedy Debates."

An accomplished theater actor, Parker has worked with the Auckland Theatre Company on "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead," "The Judas Kiss," "Amy's View," "The Seagull," "Arcadia," "The Wind in the Willows," "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "The Pillowman."
Parker also speaks French and has showcased an impressive talent for stand-up comedy and improvisation.

Sam Raimi (Executive Producer)

Sam Raimi serves as executive producer of "Legend of the Seeker," the live action epic fantasy series. In addition to executive-producing "Legend of the Seeker," Raimi is currently directing the supernatural thriller "Drag Me to Hell," which he co-wrote with his brother Ivan Raimi. Raimi's extensive television work includes the hit syndicated series "Xena: Warrior Princess," which he executive-produced with long-time producing partner, Rob Tapert. The highly-successful series starring Lucy Lawless ran for six seasons. Raimi and Tapert also executive-produced the enormously popular "Hercules: Legendary Journeys" and served as executive producers for the CBS series "American Gothic."

Previously, Raimi directed all three installments of the "Spider-Man®" films. Raimi also directed the supernatural thriller "The Gift" starring Cate Blanchett, Hilary Swank, Keanu Reeves, Greg Kinnear and Giovanni Ribisi. Raimi's directing credits also include the acclaimed suspense thriller "A Simple Plan," which starred Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton and Bridget Fonda, and earned Thornton an Academy Award® nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Known for his imaginative filmmaking style, richly drawn characters and offbeat humor, Raimi wrote and directed the cult classic "The Evil Dead," which became an immediate favorite when it debuted at the Cannes Film Festival and spawned the equally impressive "The Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn." Raimi then proved his mastery of the fantasy thriller genre, writing and directing "Darkman" starring Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand, which he followed up with "Army of Darkness," a comic sword-and-sorcery fantasy starring Bruce Campbell. Raimi also served as executive producer for John Woo's "Hard Target," and co-wrote (with Joel and Ethan Coen) "The Hudsucker Proxy" starring Tim Robbins, Paul Newman and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Raimi also directed the western "The Quick and the Dead" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sharon Stone, Russell Crowe and Gene Hackman.

Episode 1: Prophecy/Destiny

Kahlan Amnell, pursued by soldiers of Darken Rahl, the tyrant who rules the Midlands, flees that province and uses magic to cross the Boundary into Westland. Richard Cypher, a simple Westland woodsman, helps her escape them. Ranssyn Fane, commander of the soldiers, survives his confrontation with Kahlan and Richard and continues to pursue them. Returning home, Richard is sent by his father, George, to find an old man named Zedd.

Richard learns that Zedd is really a powerful wizard from the Midlands, and Kahlan is a Confessor, a woman with the power to make someone tell the truth. Zedd reveals that Richard is the Seeker, the person destined to defeat Darken Rahl. Zedd hands Richard a magical weapon, the Sword of Truth. And Kahlan gives Richard the object of Fane's pursuit, the Book of Counted Shadows, which contains the secrets Rahl needs to capture ultimate power.

In disbelief, Richard returns to his father, only to find that Fane has mortally wounded him. With his last breath, George reveals that what Zedd says is true. Richard confronts Fane, wanting vengeance. But Fane escapes with the coveted Book. Knowing he must stop Fane, Richard accepts his destiny as the Seeker and begins his training under Zedd.

Rahl orders his forces in the Midlands to take down the Boundary into Westland and kill Richard, while Fane tries to return to Rahl with the Book. Just as Rahl's forces come through the Boundary, Richard catches up to Fane and retrieves the Book. Surrounded, Richard calls upon the newfound power of the Seeker and defeats the attacking troops. The Boundary now open, Richard, Kahlan and Zedd head into the Midlands to begin their dangerous quest to find and defeat Darken Rahl.

Episode 2: Prophecy/Destiny

In a mystical land, Richard Cypher discovers his true destiny as he, a mysterious young woman, a wise old wizard and a magical sword are all that stands between the evil tyrant Darken Rahl and his quest for total domination.

Episode 3: Bounty

After Richard, Kahlan and Zedd survive an unprovoked attack by a mercenary named Denfir, they discover that Darken Rahl has placed a hefty bounty on Richard's head. Sebastian, a maker of magical maps, has sold three of them designed to track the Seeker, one each to Denfir and two other bounty hunters, Gunther and Rolf.

A woman named Lilly helps Richard and his friends escape another ambush, then asks his help to save her brother Liam from the Shadrin, a vicious mythical creature. But first, they must fight off an assault by Gunther. Zedd goes to find the mapmaker who put everyone on their trail, while Richard and Kahlan continue with Lilly. But her plea is really a trap - Lilly captures Richard to deliver to Darken Rahl's D'Haran soldiers, leaving Kahlan trapped with the Shadrin.

Lilly reveals that her brother was actually imprisoned by the D'Harans, who will execute him, and she plans to exchange Richard to gain his freedom. But Kahlan, having escaped the Shadrin, catches Lilly, only to be cornered by Denfir and Rolf. Zedd returns in time to save them all from the bounty hunters, and Richard decides to help Lilly rescue her brother, despite her lies.

Episode 4: Brennidon

Richard returns to the town of Brennidon, where he was born during Darken Rahl's massacre of every eldest son to avert the prophecy of the Seeker. He finds that the townspeople have given up their freedom under Rahl's rule, and discovers a secret from his past.

Episode 5: Listener

Darken Rahl's D'Haran soldiers capture Renn, a 10-year-old boy known as a Listener, a person with the ability to read anyone's thoughts - a very valuable tool for those who control him. When Richard and Kahlan take Renn from his captors, the mind-reading child threatens to reveal their deepest secrets to each other.

Episode 6: Elixir

Richard, Kahlan and Zedd discover that peddlers are selling the villagers of Drundril elixirs and potions that temporarily give them magical powers. Searching for the makers of the potions, Zedd confronts a wizard who was once his student, but is now a dangerous and powerful rival.

Epsiode 7: Identity

Richard learns that Darken Rahl's most trusted commander, Demmin Nass, is assembling a massive force of D'Haran troops. But when Richard refuses to believe an evil witch woman who says Nass will kill him, she casts a spell which causes Richard and an unsuspecting villager to trade identities, convincing everyone that the villager is really the Seeker.

Episode 8: Denna

When Kahlan's feelings for Richard begin to compromise her mission, she sets off in search of another Confessor to guide the Seeker. In the meantime, Richard and Zedd are attacked by a group of D'Haran soldiers and a Mord'Sith named Denna. After capturing Richard, Denna attempts
to coerce him into joining forces with the evil Darken Rahl.

Episode 9: Puppeteer

Evil Queen Milena is in possession of the third and fnal Box of Orden. To prevent the box from falling into the hands of Darken Rahl and giving him the ultimate power he so desperately craves, Zedd disguises himself as an entertainer in order to infltrate Milena's castle. With the help of a little slave girl named Rachel, Zedd plots to replace the coveted box with a fake. Meanwhile, Richard and Kahlan learn that Darken Rahl intends to personally retrieve the Box of Orden from the Queen.

Episode 10: Sacrifice

With Richard's help, Kahlan disguises herself as a Mord'Sith to rescue her pregnant sister Dennee - who is also a Confessor - from a D'Haran prison. When Dennee gives birth to a son, Richard is horrifed to learn that it's mandated that male offspring of Confessors be put to death and resolves to save the child, putting him at odds with Kahlan.

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