"STAR TREK" SIREN JOLENE BLALOCK JOINS SEASON TWO OF “LEGEND OF THE SEEKER” IN A RECURRING ROLE Begins Filming in New Zealand This Week
Burbank, CA. – October 12, 2009 – Actress Jolene Blalock, best known for her role as the Vulcan T'Pol in "Star Trek: Enterprise," has been cast in a recurring role on the upcoming second season of the nationally syndicated series "Legend of the Seeker," it was announced today. Blalock, who begins filming in New Zealand this week, will portray a mysterious Sister of the Dark who possesses very powerful magic -- she not only threatens Richard's (Craig Horner) quest to defeat evil forces, but her ultimate goal is to destroy Kahlan (Bridget Regan). The second season of the captivating action-adventure series “Legend of the Seeker” will premiere the weekend of November 7th . Combining elements of fantasy, adventure, magic, mystery and romance with state-of-the-art visual effects and a high level of action, the series is an adaptation of internationally best-selling author Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth book series. Jolene Blalock is most notably known from her role as the Vulcan sub-commander T'Pol in the longrunning hit series "Star Trek: Enterprise." She also appeared on "Stargate SG-1" and was in the film "Starship Troopers 3: Marauder." She began her career at the young age of 17, modeling in Europe and Asia. After that, she pursued acting and has appeared in “CSI,” "Jason and the Argonauts," "Diamond Hunters," "On the Edge," JAG" and "Veronica's Closet. Shot with the exotic and rugged New Zealand landscape as its backdrop, “Legend of the Seeker” is from the talented team behind the long-running, successful series “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” and “Xena: Warrior Princess,” and the studio that produces primetime network hits including “Lost,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Ghost Whisperer” and “Army Wives.” The series is produced by ABC Studios and distributed by Disney-ABC Domestic Television. Ken Biller, Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, Ned Nalle and Josh Donen serve as executive producers. The series airs Saturdays and Sundays in national syndication. www.LegendoftheSe e k er.com Press/Photo Contacts: Bridget Osterhaus, 818-460-6262 or Bridget.Osterhaus@Disney.com Chandler Hayes, 818-460-6530 or Chandler Hayes@ABC.com ###