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The New Faces of Summer TV 2013

Posted in New Faces, Television on June 2, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Next week summer programming will begin in earnest on the cable (and even some of the major) networks with returning favorites coming back as well as new freshman dramas debuting in the hopes of catching viewers’ eyes.

What will also catch the eyes of many viewers are the new faces that will be cropping up all over the TV landscape over the summer. Among those fresh new faces will be the following, who appear in order of their series debut:

Maia Mitchell

Maia Mitchell – This Australian actress will star as Cassie, one of the fosters kids on the new ABC Family drama (executive produced, by the way, by Jennifer Lopez) The Fosters focuses on a “new kind of family” (much like the motto of its home network): a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids being raised by two moms (played by Teri Polo and Sherri Saum). Maia is a newcomer to the US market, but has starred in the Australian TV shows Castaway and Trapped. She will also be seen later this month in the Disney Channel movie called Teen Beach Movie (that will be reminiscent of High School Musical crossed with the box office film Pleasantville).

The Fosters will debut at 9 PM on June 3 on ABC Family.

Aaron Tveit

Aaron Tveit – This Gossip Girl alum, who also had a role in the box office film Les Miserable – has jumped into the leading role of Mike Warren on the new USA Network series Graceland that is about a group of undercover agents from the FBI, DEA and US Customs who reside and operate under one roof. Aaron has also appeared in the box office film Premium Rush and guest appearances on Ugly Betty, Body of Proof, The Good Wife and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Graceland will have its series premiere on the USA Network on June 6 at 10 PM.

Luke Newberry

Luke Newberry – This British actor will have the lead role of Kieren Walker on the BBC America 3-part mini-series In The Flesh that will take a decidedly different take of zombies, who are called PDS (Partially Deceased Syndrome) sufferers and reintegrated into their families and communities. Luke had a role in the box office film Anna Karenina, a small role in the Sherlock episode entitled “A Scandal in Belgravia” and an uncredited role in the final Harry Potter movie.

In The Flesh is set to debut on BBC America at 10 PM on June 6.

Elliot Knight

Elliot Knight – This British newcomer has the lead role in the upcoming Syfy drama Sinbad that will actually only air for one season as the decision was made not to continue the series beyond 12 episodes. The series follows the sea-bound journey of the young man after he is forced to flee from this home town of Basra. This is the first acting role for Elliot.

Sinbad will air its series premiere on June 8 at 9 PM on Syfy.

Kyle Bunbury, Avan Jogia and Maddie Hasson

Kylie Bunbury, Maddie Hasson and Avan Jogia – This trio of new faces will be the focus of the new ABC Family drama Twisted that centers on a charismatic 16-year-old with a troubled past who has recently reconnected with his two female best friends from childhood. Jogia will play Danny Desai, the aforementioned 16-year-old while Bunbury and Hasson will play Lacey Porter and Jo Masterson (respectively), his childhood friends. Jogia is not a new face to anyone who has ever seen an episode of the Nickelodeon series Victorious and he also appeared in several episodes of Caprica and Aliens in America. Hasson is a relative newcomer who got her first big break in the short-lived series The Finder and has also appeared in an episode of Grimm while Bunbury is also a relative newcomer, appearing in the box office Prom and an episode of Days of Our Lives.

Twisted will make its debut on ABC Family on June 11 at 9 PM.

Edy Ganem

Edy Ganem – Edy will appear as Valentina Del Barrio in the Lifetime series Devious Maids that will follow five maids with ambition and dreams of their own who work for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills. Edy is a relative newcomer to TV although she has appeared in her fair share of short films. She has, however, appeared in several episodes of Entourage, an episode of CSI, the short-lived comedy Rob and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Devious Maids will air its series premiere at 10 PM on June 23 on Lifetime.

Colin Ford

Colin Ford – Colin is best known to long-time viewers of Supernatural as the younger version of Sam Winchester, but he will get a chance (hopefully) to shine in the new summer series Under the Dome from CBS. The series is based on the Stephen King novel with Colin playing teenager Joe McClatchey, one of the townsfolk of Chester’s Mill, Maine who are trapped inside a mysterious, impenetrable barrier that surrounds the town. Among Colin’s other recent credits are an episode of Revolution and the box office film We Bought a Zoo.

Under the Dome is set to debut on CBS on June 24 at 10 PM.

Demian Bichir

Demian Bichir – Demian may be a new face to most TV viewers here in the States, but for those who have seen the independent films Che and A Better Life (for which he received an Oscar nomination, by the way), then you know exactly who he is. Demian will be paired with box office actress Diane Kruger in the FX series The Bridge, playing Marco Ruiz, one half of an American-Mexican team of police detectives working to stop a serial killer menacing both sides of the border.

The Bridge will debut on FX on July 10 at 10 PM.

Garrett Clayton

Garrett Clayton – This Detroit native, who got his first big break in the Lifetime made-for-TV movie Holiday Spin (starring opposite former Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio) will be seen as Tanner in the upcoming Disney Channel movie called Teen Beach Movie that will be a mixture of High School Music and Pleasantville (as I mentioned above in the details about Maia Mitchell). Garrett also appeared in one episode of Days of Our Lives and an episode of the Disney Channel comedy Shake It Up.

Teen Beach Movie will debut on the Disney Channel on July 19 at 8 PM.

Max Irons and Rebecca Ferguson

Rebecca Ferguson and Max Irons – This will be one of the hot new couples to grace the small screen this summer, as Rebecca and Max will be playing Elizabeth Woodville (the “White Queen”) and Edward IV of England respectively in the Starz 10-episode mini-series The White Queen. This series is based on the Philippa Gregory best-selling historical novel series “The Cousins’ War”. The year is 1464, before the Tudor dynasty ruled England; war has been ravaging throughout the country over who is the rightful king. Ferguson is a Swedish actress best known for her role in the soap operas Nya tider and Ocean Ave. Irons, on the other hand, just appeared in the box office film The Host and also had roles in the box office films Red Riding Hood and Dorian Gray. He is also the son of legendary actor Jeremy Irons.

The White Queen will debut on Starz on August 10 at 9 PM.

So those are my picks for the new faces of summer TV for 2013. What shows (or made-for-TV movies) are looking forward to seeing on the small screen this summer? Have there been any new faces that you have seen in trailers for the new shows that caught your eye? Please share your thoughts in our comments section below.

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Year-End Round Up: The New Faces of 2013

Posted in Movies, New Faces, New Shows, Television, Year End Round Up on December 30, 2012| 1 Comment »

Much like the Faces of 2012, there are always entertainers of note to be on the look-out for in the new year. With the help of some online research, here are my predictions for the faces of 2013 (in no particular order):

Meagan Good

1. Meagan Good – Meagan will star in the new NBC drama Deception, which is set to debut on January 7, and appeared in this year’s Think Like a Man box office movie. She has also appeared in episodes of Californication and such films as Biker Boyz, Deliver Us From Eva, Brick, Stomp the Yard and Jumping the Broom.

Chadwick Boseman

2. Chadwick Boseman – Chadwick will star as legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson alongside Harrison Ford in the upcoming box office film 42, but he has also appeared in the TV shows Lincoln Heights and Persons Unknown. He also had guest roles in shows like Castle, The Glades, Justified and Fringe.

Yulia Snigir

3. Yulia Snigir – Yulia is a newcomer from Russia who is set to play one of the villains in the upcoming box office film A Good Day to Die Hard alongside Bruce Willis and Jai Courtney (more on him below). Prior to her acting career, Yulia was a model and was crowned a chess master at the age of 15.

John Magaro

4. John Magaro – John will star in the film Not Fade Away, which is the directorial debut of David Chase (the man behind The Sopranos). He has also appeared in the box office films The Brave One, The Box and My Soul to Take as well as a guest role in an episode of Person of Interest. He will also appear in an upcoming film with Tom Hanks called Captain Phillips.

Alice Englert

5. Alice Englert – Newcomer Alice will star as the female lead in the book to film adaptation of Beautiful Creatures (one of the wanna-be Twilight follow-ups) and has also starred in the indie film Ginger & Rosa with Elle Fanning, Christina Hendricks and Annette Benning.

Tom Riley

6. Tom Riley – Tom will star as Leonardo Da Vinci in the new Starz drama Da Vinci’s Demons that is set to debut next year. He also appeared in the TV movie Lost in Austen and episodes of Inspector Lewis and Agatha Christie’s Poirot.

Tatiana Maslany

7. Tatiana Maslany – Tatiana will star in the new BBC America drama Orphan Black, which will premiere next spring. She has also appeared in the TV series Instant Star, Flashpoint, Heartland, Alphas and Being Erica as well as the made-for-TV movies World Without End and The Nativity.

Alden Ehrenreich

8. Alden Ehrenreich – Newcomer Alden will have the male lead role alongside Alice Englert (see her information above) in the book to film adaptation of Beautiful Creatures and he also has a role in the as-yet untitled new Woody Allen film He also appeared in an episode of Supernatural and CSI and the horror flick Twixt.

Sarayu Rao

9. Sarayu Rao – Sarayu will star in the new TNT drama Monday Mornings from David E. Kelly that will debut on February 4. She has appeared in episodes of TV shows like Bones, Life, Hawthorne, Sons of Tucson, Harry’s Law, In Plain Sight and NCIS: Los Angeles as well as a small role in the box office film Lions for Lambs.

Jeremy Jordan

10. Jeremy Jordan – Jeremy will appear as one of the new guys on the NBC musical-drama Smash when it returns on February 5. His background is primarily in theatre, appearing in the Broadway plays Rock of Ages, West Side Story, Newsies and Bonnie & Clyde.

Eleanor Tomlinson

11. Eleanor Tomlinson – Eleanor will star alongside Nicholas Hoult in the upcoming fairytale film Jack the Giant Slayer as the kidnapped princess and she will star in the upcoming BBC One mini-series The White Queen. She also had roles in the box office films The Illusionist and Alice in Wonderland.

Jai Courtney

12. Jai Courtney – Jai will star in two big box office films next year, including A Good Day to Die Hard, as the estranged son of Bruce Willis and I, Frankenstein with Yvonne Strahovski and Aaron Eckhart. He also had a role in the TV series Spartacus: Vengeance and appears in this month’s Jack Reacher with Tom Cruise at the box office.

Adelaide Clemons

13. Adelaide Clemons – Adelaide will star in next year’s The Great Gatsby alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire and appeared in this year’s Silent Hill: Revelation 3D. She also appeared in an episode of Lie to Me and had small roles in the box office film X-Men Origins: Wolverine and the made-for-TV movie The Pacific.

Mads Mikkelsen

14. Mads Mikkelsen – Mads will star as Hannibal Lecter in the new NBC thriller Hannibal next year, but is a well-known actor in Europe. He has starred in the box office films King Arthur, Casino Royale, Clash of the Titans and The Three Musketeers.

Jemima West

15. Jemima West – Jemima will star in the much-buzzed-about book to film adaptation The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones that will be released next year and she had a small role in the TV series The Borgias. She has also appeared in various French TV shows and mini-series.

Theo James

16. Theo James – Theo will be the lead in the new CBS police drama Golden Boy that will debut in February. His other credits include a memorable role in the first season of Downton Abbey (he was Mr. Pamuk who had the one-night stand with Lady Mary that took his life) and he starred in the U.K. series Bedlam. His movie roles include The Inbetweeners Movie, the Woody Allen flick You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger and Underworld: Awakening, starring alongside Kate Beckinsale.

Are there any actors or actresses who you think are the faces to watch in 2013? Please share.

TOMORROW: Let’s Close Out 2012

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Year-End Round Up: The Faces of 2012

Posted in Movies, New Faces, New Shows, Television, Year End Round Up on December 29, 2012| 2 Comments »

The following list highlights the actors and actresses on television and on the big screen who really caught viewers’ attention throughout this year. They appear in no particular order:

Jenna-Louise Coleman

1. Jenna-Louise Coleman – Jenna is the new companion of Doctor Who on the legendary, long-running sci-fi series, appearing earlier this year in one of the final episodes featuring Amy and Rory, the Doctor most recent companions and who appeared in the Christmas Day episode. Jenna-Louise had roles in the U.K. series Emmerdale, Waterloo Road, Dancing on the Edge and Room at the Top as well as the made-for-TV movie Titanic and the box office film Captain America: The First Avenger.

Douglas Booth

2. Douglas Booth – Douglas appeared in the box office film (that ended up going straight to video) entitled LOL that starred Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore as well as roles in the mini-series The Pillars of the Earth and Great Expectations. He will appear in next year’s film adaptation of Romeo & Juliet alongside Hailee Steinfeld and the 2014 film Noah that will star Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson and Logan Lerman.

Gina Carano

3. Gina Carano – Mixed martial arts expert Gina starred in the box office movie Haywire that came out in January of this year, starring opposite Michael Fassbender, Antonio Bandares, Michael Douglas and Ewan McGregor [among others] and she will be seen in next year’s The Fast and the Furious 6, starring many of the original franchise actors as well as next year’s In the Blood alongside Cam Gigandet and Danny Trejo. She is also one of the first actresses to be cast in the proposed female-based version of The Expendables that is being planned for 2015.

Josh Hutcherson

4. Josh Hutcherson – Josh is no stranger to box office films, but this year he appeared in the book to film adaptation of The Hunger Games as well as the three-years in the making reboot of Red Dawn. Among his other movie roles are Journey to the Center of the Earth and the film’s sequel. He will appear in the third Journey to the Center of the Earth movie set for next year as well as the second film adaptation of The Hunger Games trilogy also set for next year. Among his other film roles are Zathura, Bridge to Terabithia, Firehouse Dog and the critically-acclaimed The Kids are All Right.

Mackenzie Foy

5. Mackenzie Foy – Mackenzie landed the role of one of the most-talked about fictional characters in the young adult genre: Renesmee Carlie Cullen, the daughter of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan in the final Twilight saga movie. She appeared in episodes of Hawaii Five-0, FlashForward and R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour. She has three upcoming projects including the film Plastic Jesus with Hilarie Burton, The Conjuring with Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson and Wish You Well with Josh Lucas and Ellen Burstyn.

Suraj Sharma

6. Suraj Sharma – Suraj is a complete newcomer to acting, but he landed one of the most-buzzed-about roles: that of the lead character in the book to film adaptation of the best-selling novel Life of Pi as directed by Ang Lee. You can bet that he will be much in demand now that the film is out.

Zoe Kazan

7. Zoe Kazan – Zoe wrote and starred in the indie film Ruby Sparks earlier this year that received critical acclaim and she has four projects in the works, including In Your Eyes with Nikki Reed and Jennifer Gray, Some Girl(s) with Kristen Bell and Jennifer Morrison, The F Word with Daniel Radcliffe and Amanda Crew and The Pretty One with Jake Johnson and Ron Livingston. Previously she starred in episodes of Bored to Death and Medium as well as roles in the box office films I Hate Valentine’s Day, It’s Complicated and the indie films Me & Orson Welles and The Private Lives of Pippa Lee.

Stephen Amell

8. Stephen Amell – Stephen is the hot lead on The CW series Arrow that has taken the 2012-2013 TV season by storm. Among his other TV credits are roles in Queer as Folk, the short-lived Beautiful People, The Vampire Diaries, 90210, Hung, Private Practice and Heartland. He also appeared in the made-for-TV movies The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice and Justice for Natalee Holloway.

Lara Pulver

9. Lara Pulver — Lara turned heads in her role of Irene Adler in the mini-series Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia. Prior to that Lara appeared in episodes of Robin Hood, MI-5 and True Blood. She will also be seen next year in the new TV series Da Vinci’s Demons.

Jay Ryan

10. Jay Ryan – New Zealand born Jay is the star of the new remake of Beauty And the Beast on The CW alongside Kristin Kreuk; but he got his start in TV shows like Hercules and Xena followed later by the Australian soap opera Neighbours. He also appeared in episodes of Sea Patrol, Offspring and Legend of the Seeker. His first big break here in the states came from his small recurring role in the short-lived TV series Terra Nova.

Sutton Foster

11. Sutton Foster – Sutton made a big splash on TV this year in the ABC Family series Bunheads, but she is best known for her work in theatre, appearing in the Broadway play Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes (both of which she won a Tony) and Little Women and Shrek the Musical [among others]. She also appeared in episodes of Flight of the Conchords, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Royal Pains.

Tom Weston-Jones

12. Tom Weston-Jones – Tom got noticed by American viewers thanks to his role in the new BBC America period piece TV series Copper as well as his role in the mini-series World Without End. His other TV credit is the long-running spy series MI-5 (also known as Spooks in the U.K.).

Jessica Pare

13. Jessica Pare – Jessica turned heads as Megan Calvet Draper on the critically acclaimed and award-winning AMC drama Mad Men. Prior to that she had guest roles in episodes of the short-lived series Jack & Bobby and Life and she appeared in the box office films Wicker Park and Hot Tub Time Machine.

Dean Geyer

14. Dean Geyer – Dean is making heads turn as Brody Weston, the new hottie from NYADA that took Rachel’s heart on Glee. Much like the aforementioned Jay Ryan, Dean appeared in the Australian soap opera Neighbours (yes, he’s Aussie) and had a recurring role in the short-lived TV series Terra Nova. He also competed in the 2006 Australian Idol and holds a black belt in karate.

Quvenzhane Wallis

15. Quvenzhané (pronounced Qui-ven-ZHEN-ay) Wallis – Quvenzhané is the young actress catching attention for her riveting debut performance in the independent film Beasts of the Southern Wild that has been receiving rave reviews all year. This impressive youngster will next be seen in next year’s planned box office film Twelve Years a Slave that will star Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Paul Giamatti [among others].

Daniel Lissing

16. Daniel Lissing – Daniel is one of the cast members of the soon-to-be-defunct ABC drama Last Resort where he appears as Navy Seal James King. This Aussie appeared in the down under TV shows Home and Away, Out of the Blue, Packed to the Rafters and Crownies. He will soon appear in the film John Doe alongside Jamie Bamber.

Kara Hayward

17. Kara Hayward – Kara made her acting debut in the much-buzzed-about indie film Moonrise Kingdom, starring alongside the likes of Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Edward Norton and Tilda Swinton. Her next project will be the teen drama film The Sisterhood of Night that will co-star Georgie Henley (from The Chronicles of Narnia franchise).

Skylar Astin

18. Skylar Astin – Skylar starred in this year’s musical-comedy Pitch Perfect alongside Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson and was one of the voices in the top-rated animated film Wreck-It Ralph. He appeared in the box office film Taking Woodstock as well as episodes of Girls and House. He has two projects coming up: 21 and Over with Miles Teller and Justin Chon and Cavemen with Camilla Belle and Chad Michael Murray.

Who are some of the new faces from this year who caught your attention either on television or in film? Please share.

TOMORROW: New Faces of 2013

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New Dramas at FOX

Posted in New Faces, News, Television on May 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »

The following are descriptions of the two new FOX dramas; one that will air this fall and the other that is set for mid-season. There are cast photos for both; and [UPDATED] now we have trailers to watch too:

THE MOB DOCTOR – Monday Nights at 9 PM

PREMISE: For most physicians, the Hippocratic oath is sacred. But for one Chicago doctor, who is indebted to the mafia, saving lives isn’t her only concern. A brilliant young female cardiothoracic surgeon is split between two distinct worlds, juggling her promising medical career with her lifelong debt as a doctor to Chicago’s Southside mob. Dr. Grace Devlin is a top resident at Chicago’s Roosevelt Medical Center. Smart and self-assured, she’s heralded as one of the country’s most promising young surgeons. But family ties keep her glued to her Southside roots. To pay off her brother’s life-threatening gambling debt, she makes a deal with the devil and agrees to work “off book” for the mafia men she once despised. During the day, Grace must deal with the emotionally compelling cases at Roosevelt Medical, but in her other vastly different world, she must juggle an onslaught of mob-related demands, including operating in mob-sanctioned locations, removing bullets from dead bodies to hide incriminating evidence, saving a juiced-up race horse and covertly helping an aging mobster with his erectile dysfunction. All the while, Grace must keep her dual life a secret from everyone. The only one who knows the true scope of Grace’s activities is the man to whom Grace owes her debt: the charming and diabolical Southside mob boss Constantine Alexander, an oddly compassionate killer whose relationship with Grace is more than it seems. Recently released from prison, the former head of the Chicago mob looks to reclaim his place in the organization, with the help of his right-hand associate – and Grace’s ex-boyfriend – Franco. As Grace tries to heed the demands of these two conflicting worlds – not to mention the needs of her own slightly dysfunctional family – her moral center comes into direct conflict with the very immoral things she’s asked to do. But with nerves of steel and a tough-as-nails exterior, she somehow manages to make it all work – at least for now.

CAST: Jordana Spiro (My Boys), William Forsythe (Boardwalk Empire), Floriana Lima (Poor Paul), Zach Gilford (Friday Night Lights), Jaime Lee Kirchner (Mercy), Zeljko Ivanek (Damages), James Carpinello (The Good Wife), Jesse Lee Soffer (As the World Turns) and Wendy Makkena (NCIS).

CREATIVE TEAM: Josh Berman and Rob Wright are the Executive Producers and Michael Dinner directed the pilot.

TRAILER FOR THE MOB DOCTOR:

The Mob Doctor

THE FOLLOWING – Mid-Season (No Night or Timeslot Scheduled Yet)

PREMISE: The FBI estimates there are currently over 300 active serial killers in the United States. What would happen if these killers had a way of communicating and connecting with each other? What if they were able to work together and form alliances across the country? What if one brilliant psychotic serial killer was able to bring them all together and activate a following? When notorious serial killer Joe Carroll escapes from death row and embarks on a new killing spree, the FBI calls former agent Ryan Hardy to consult on the case. Having since withdrawn from the public eye, Hardy was responsible for Carroll’s capture nine years ago, after Carroll murdered 14 female students on the Virginia college campus where he taught literature. Hardy is a walking textbook of all-things Carroll. He knows him better than anyone; he is perhaps Carroll’s only psychological and intellectual match. But the Ryan Hardy who broke the Carroll case years ago isn’t the same man today. Wounded both physically and mentally by his previous pursuit of this serial killer, it’s been a long time since Hardy has been in the field. This investigation is his redemption, his call to action. In contrast to nine years ago, Hardy isn’t calling the shots on this case. He works closely with an FBI team, which includes all-business and tough-as-nails Jennifer Mason and young, razor-sharp Mike Weston. The team considers Hardy to be more of a liability than an asset. But Hardy proves his worth when he uncovers that Carroll was covertly communicating with a network of killers in the outside world. It quickly becomes obvious that he has more planned than just a prison escape, and there’s no telling how many additional killers are out there. The FBI’s investigation leads Hardy to Claire Matthews, Carroll’s ex-wife and mother of the criminal’s 10-year-old son, Joey. Close during Hardy’s initial investigation, Hardy turns to Claire for insight into Carroll’s next move. The tension rises when Carroll’s accomplices kidnap his intended last victim from nine years ago. Hardy becomes ever more determined to end Carroll’s game when he realizes that this psychopath intends to finish what he started.

CAST: Kevin Bacon (Footloose and Taking Chance), James Purefoy (Rome), Jeananne Goossen (Alcatraz), Natalie Zea (Justified), newcomer Kyle Catlett, Shawn Ashmore (The X-Men franchise), Valorie Curry (Veronica Mars), Adan Canto and Nico Tortorella (Make It or Break It).

CREATIVE TEAM: The series creator is Kevin Williamson and Marcos Siega directed the pilot.

TRAILER FOR THE FOLLOWING:

The Following

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Year-End Round Up: Faces to Watch in 2012

Posted in Movies, New Faces, New Shows, News, Television, Year End Round Up on December 30, 2011| 1 Comment »

Much like the New Faces of 2011, there are always entertainers of note to be on the look-out for in the new year. With the help of some online research, here are my predictions for the faces of 2012 (in no particular order):

Chris Zylka

1. Chris Zylka – Chris first got noticed for his role on the short-lived TV adaptation of the box office film 10 Things I Hate About You, but it’s been his recent (which has now been turned into a series regular) role on the new CW series The Secret Circle, as witch (warlock) Jake Armstrong that has turned heads. But it will be his role of Flash Thompson in the Spiderman reboot – The Amazing Spider-Man – that is slated for release next July that will get him even more attention.

Bella Heathcote

2. Bella Heathcote – Bella got her start on the Australian soap Neighbours and appeared in the Justin Timberlake film In Time; but it will be her turn in the much anticipated box office film Dark Shadows – alongside the likes of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Lee Miller and Michelle Pfeiffer – that will garner her a lot of attention. She is also set to star in the David Chase (the man behind The Sopranos) film Twylight Zones and Cogan’s Trade that will star Brad Pitt.

Lily Collins

3. Lily Collins – Lily got her big break in the Sandra Bullock film The Blind Side then starred alongside Peter Bettany and Maggie Q in the thriller Priest as well as with Taylor Lautner in the action film Abduction. However, it will be her role as Snow White in the upcoming box office film Mirror Mirror that will put her on the map. She will also star in the lead role in the film adaptation of the best-selling novel The Mortal Instruments with Jamie Campbell Bower as well as the film The English Teacher, which stars Julianne Moore and Greg Kinnear.

Henry Cavill

4. Henry Cavill – Unless you’ve been living under a rock, Henry should be on the top of the list for movie goers because of his recent role in Immortals and the fact that he landed the plum role of Clark Kent aka Superman in the latest reboot of that popular franchise – The Man of Steel. He will also appear in the film The Cold Light of Day alongside Bruce Willis and Sigourney Weaver. TV viewers will remember Henry from his days on The Tudors and movie fans will recognize him from his role in The Count of Monte Cristo.

Nicholas Hoult

5. Nicholas Hoult – As a child, Nicholas starred alongside Hugh Grant in the acclaimed film About a Boy and then had a role in the scandal-riddled British series Skins. He also appeared in the films The Single Man with Colin Firth and Clash of the Titans. As a young adult, he appeared in the hot summer blockbuster X-Men: First Class alongside James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender. Next year, he will have the lead role in the box office film Jack the Giant Killer alongside Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor and Ian McShane as well as the lead role in the film adaptation of the zombie-filled novel Warm Bodies.

Juno Temple

6. Juno Temple – Juno has appeared in a number of films such as Atonement, Year One, Greenberg and The Other Boleyn Girl. She also had a role in the latest film adaptation of The Three Musketeers alongside Logan Lerman and Matthew Macfayden and the buzzed-about independent film Dirty Girl. She has five films coming up next year, including The Dark Knights Rises and the drama Lovelace about erotic superstar Linda Lovelace.

Brit Marling

7. Brit Marling – Brit was the movie festival darling this year for the independent film Another Earth where she starred alongside Lost alum William Mapother; but it is the three big movies coming next year for which she will be starring that will assuredly get her noticed. They include Arbitrage with Richard Gere; The East with Alexander Skarsgard, Ellen Page and Patricia Clarkson and The Company You Keep with Robert Redford, Anna Kendrick and Shia LaBeouf.

Jeremy Irvine

8. Jeremy Irvine – Jeremy is a relative newcomer, but he is hitting the ground big with the lead role in the Steven Spielberg film War Horse that opens on Christmas Day. He will also appear as Pip in the new film adaptation of Great Expectations that will open next year as well as starring in the film Now Is Good with Dakota Fanning and Olivia Williams as well as the anticipated 2013 film The Railway Man with Rachel Weisz and Colin Firth.

Benjamin Walker

9. Benjamin Walker – Benjamin made his mark in the Broadway play Inherit the Wind (as well as marrying Mamie Gummer, Meryl Streep’s daughter) and starred in the films Kinsey and Flags of Our Fathers. But it will be his upcoming lead role in the film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and the film adaptation of John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost, playing archangel Michael fighting against Bradley Cooper as Lucifer.

India Eisley

10. India Eisley – India got her big break on TV via the ABC Family Channel series The Secret Life of the American Teenager, but it will be her role as the daughter of Selene and Michael in the January 2012 release of Underworld: Awakening with Kate Beckinsale that will put her on the map.

Callan McAuliffe

11. Callan McAuliffe – Callan made his first big splash on the big screen via the 2010 Rob Reiner family film Flipped and then appeared in the sci-fi thriller I Am Number Four. Next up he will appear as young Jay Gatsby (to be played by Leonardo di Caprio as an adult) in the new film adaptation of The Great Gatsby and he will also have a role in the film Paradise Lost.

Thomas Horn

12. Thomas Horn – The young newcomer whose one claim to fame is being the Teen Jeopardy champ will star in the upcoming film Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, based on the 2005 novel by Jonathan S. Foer, alongside Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock. The film opens on Christmas Day and will assuredly be considered as an Oscar contender.

Sarah Gadon

13. Sarah Gadon – Sarah has a long resume of work on TV including the popular Canadian series Being Erica as well as the short-lived series Happy Town. She has also appeared in the films Charlie Bartlett, Dream House (with Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz) and A Dangerous Method (with Kiera Knightley). But it will be her role in the upcoming film Cosmopolis alongside Robert Pattinson, the film Antiviral with Malcolm McDowell and the mini-series World Without End (the sequel to the mini-series The Pillars of the Earth) alongside Cynthia Nixon and Miranda Richardson.

Asa Butterfield

14. Asa Butterfield – Asa has appeared in the box office films The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, The Wolfman and Nanny McPhee Returns as well as the recurring role of Mordred in the UK series Merlin; but it is his lead role in the Martin Scorsese film Hugo that has gotten him attention. Next up he will appear in the film adaptation of Ender’s Game based on the popular novel by Orson Scott Card.

There will also be two very interesting groups of actors/actresses for which movie goers should keep an eye out for in the new year, including the following:

The Hunger Game

1. The cast members of the upcoming film adaptation of the Hunger Games novel by Suzanne Collins: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Willow Shields, Alexander Ludwig, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jacqueline Emerson, Jack Quaid, Leven Rambin, Dayo Okeniyi and Amandla Stenberg.

The Hobbitt

2. The cast of the much anticipated box office prequel to The Lord of the Rings franchise The Hobbit includes Luke Evans, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Aidan Turner, Benedict Cumberbatch, Lee Pace, Stephen Fry, Evangeline Lilly, Dean O’Gorman, James Nesbitt and Graham McTavish as well as Stephen Hunter, Peter Hambleton, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Ken Stott, Adam Brown, William Kircher and Jed Brophy.

Are there any actors or actresses who you think are the faces to watch in 2012? Please share.

NOTE: I apologize in advance for any omissions, spelling errors or oversights I may have made, but I don’t apologize for any of the choices I made.

TOMORROW: Closing Out 2011

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Year-End Round Up: The Faces of 2011

Posted in New Faces, New Shows, News, Television, Year End Round Up on December 29, 2011| 1 Comment »

The following list highlights the actors and actresses on television and on the big screen who really caught viewers’ attention over the past year. They appear in no particular order:

Colin Cunningham

1. Colin Cunningham – Colin stars as John Pope in the new hit summer series Falling Skies on TNT, but prior to that he had a recurring role in Stargate: SG-1and appeared in the box office film Electra alongside Jennifer Garner.

Dylan O'Brien

2. Dylan O’Brien – Newcomer Dylan plays Stiles, the best friend of Scott (Tyler Posey) on the MTV adaptation of Teen Wolf and he will be seen in the upcoming box office film The First Time, starring alongside Molly Quinn (Castle) and Britt Robertson (The Secret Circle).

Miles Teller

3. Miles Teller and Kenny Wormald – Miles and Ken appeared as Willard and Ren (respectively) in the remake of Footloose that came out in the box office in October. Miles got his first big break in the independent film Rabbit Hole where he starred alongside Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart while Kenny appeared in the independent film Center Stage: Turn It Up.

Kenny Wormald

5. Elizabeth Olsen – While she is the younger sister of the Olsen twins, Elizabeth made a name for herself in the much-buzzed about independent film Martha Marcy May Marlene where she starred alongside Sarah Paulson, John Hawkes and Hugh Dancy. She now has four upcoming projects including the thriller Red Lights that stars Robert DeNiro, Cillian Murphy and Sigourney Weaver.

Elizabeth Olsen

6. Michael Fassbender – Michael seems to be everywhere right now, appearing in the box office films Jane Eyre and X-Men: First Class as well as the upcoming films A Dangerous Method and Shame. He will also appear in the films Haywire and Prometheus. Avid TV viewers will remember him from the UK series Hex as well as The Band of Brothers mini-series; and movie goers will recognize him from 300 and Inglorious Basterds.

Michael Fassbender

7. Hayley Atwell – While she appeared in the TV mini-series The Pillars of the Earth and The Prisoner, the made-for-TV movie Any Human Heart and the film The Duchess, Hayley really received attention for her role in the summer blockbuster Captain America: The First Avenger alongside Chris Evans. She has three big movies coming up, including The Sweeney with Homeland actor Damian Lewis.

Hayley Atwell

8. Sam Claflin – Just like Hayley, Sam also appeared in the mini-series The Pillars of the Earth and the made-for-TV movie Any Human Heart. But it was his role in this summer’s Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides that got him noticed; so much so that he will appear in the upcoming film Snow White and the Huntsman alongside Charlize Theron and Kristin Stewart as well as planned film The Seventh Son.

Sam Claflin

9. Jared Gilmore – The talented 11-year-old has garnered attention thanks to his role of Henry on the new fairytale drama Once Upon a Time, but he has also appeared in a recurring role in the hit AMC series Mad Men, several episodes of Hawthorne and the box office film The Back-Up Plan.

Jared Gilmore

10. Bailee Madison – This 12-year-old has appeared in the box office films Bridge to Terabithia and Brothers, but got the attention of movie goers by her recent roles in the comedy Just Go With It alongside Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sadler as well as the thriller Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, which starred Katie Holmes. She also recently appeared in a handful of episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place. She will soon be seen in the FX series Powers and has three more box office films coming up.

Bailee Madison

11. Sean Berdy – Newcomer Sean, who was born deaf, has received rave reviews for his role of Emmett on the ABC Family drama Switched at Birth, starring alongside D. W. Moffat, Constance Marie and Lea Thompson.

Sean Berdy

12. Ashley Rickards – Ashley made waves this summer in the MTV comedy Awkward!, playing totally misunderstood teenager Jenna Hamilton, but she also has had a small recurring role on One Tree Hill. She will soon appear in the Chris Colfer (Glee) film Struck By Lightning alongside Christina Hendricks, Allison Janney and Dermot Mulroney.

Ashley Rickards

13. Felicity Jones – Felicity has been receiving rave reviews by critics and movie goers alike for the independent box office film Like Crazy, but she also appeared in the made-for-TV adaptation of Northanger Abbey and the UK mini-series Page Eight where she starred alongside Rachel Weisz and Bill Nighy. She will be seen in two big projects next year: a Howard Hughes film with Warren Beatty and The Invisible Woman, starring alongside Ralph Fiennes.

Felicity Jones

14. Wilson Bethel – Wilson has appeared in the mini-series Generation Kill as well as the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, but it has been his role as bad boy Wade Kinsella on the new CW series Hart of Dixie that has turned heads. He will also soon be seen in the upcoming film First Ride of Wyatt Earp that will star Val Kilmer.

Wilson Bethel

There were also two groups of actors/actresses (or characters) who made waves this year at the box office and they include the following:

1. The cast of the box office film based on the best-selling novel The Help including Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Ahna O’Reilly, Allison Janney, Anna Camp, Sissy Spacek, Aunjanue Ellis, Mary Steenburgen, Roslyn Ruff and Cicely Tyson.

The Help Cast

2. The cast of characters of the latest box office film The Muppets, including (among others) Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Rowlf, Gonzo, Animal, Rizzo, Swedish Chef, Beaker, Sam Eagle, Scooter, Janice, Dr. Teeth, Pepe the Prawn, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beauregard, Waldorf, Camilla, Sweetums, Bobo, Statler, Marvin Suggs, Zoot, Crazy Harry, Lew Zealand, Uncle Deadly, Link Hogthrob and new member Walter.

The Muppets

Who are some of the new faces from this past year who caught your attention either on television or in film? Please share.

NOTE: I apologize in advance for any omissions, spelling errors or oversights I may have made, but I don’t apologize for any of the choices I made.

TOMORROW: Faces to Watch in 2012

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The Faces of Mid-Season TV 2012

Posted in New Faces, New Shows, News, Television, TV Calendar on December 19, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Sarah Jones

Mid-season programming will be upon us in a few weeks and with that there will be new shows a plenty on the major networks. From those new dramas there will be actors and actresses for whom TV viewers should pay extra attention to because, in my opinion, they are the faces off mid-season.

Those actors and actresses appear below in no particular order:

Dylan Minnette

Sarah Jones – Sarah is the latest ingénue to be chosen by J.J. Abrams for one of his groundbreaking new series. This time around it is the new FOX drama Alcatraz, which centers on a group of missing prisoners and guards who reappear in the present day and chronicles the efforts of a team of FBI agents to track them down and unravel the mystery behind their disappearance thirty years prior. She will star as Rebecca Madsen, a smart, thoughtful and a little obsessive police officer. Sarah has appeared in Sons of Anarchy and Big Love as well as the made-for-TV movies Loves Takes Wing and Love Finds a Home (based on the book series from Janette Oke).

Alcatraz debuts on FOX on January 16 at 8 PM with a two-hour series premiere.

Natasha Calis

Dylan Minnette – Dylan will star as Rex Britten in the new NBC drama Awake alongside Jason Isaacs. Isaacs plays a police detective who regains consciousness following a car accident involving his wife Hannah (Laura Allen) and his son Rex. Michael moves back and forth between two realities: in one, Rex survived while Hannah is dead; in the other, Hannah survived but Rex did not. Dylan has starred in the TV shows Prison Break, Lost, Saving Grace and Men of a Certain Age. He has also appeared in the box office film Let Me In.

Awake has yet to be scheduled by NBC.

Maddie Hasson

Natasha Calis – The new NBC series The Firm, based on the 1993 feature film, picks up 10 years after those events finding lawyer Mitch McDeere (Josh Lucas) coming out of near total isolation after his family has spent a decade in the Federal Witness Protection Program. Natasha will appear as daughter Claire McDeere. Her previous work includes the made-for-TV movies Christmas Caper, Impact, Alice, Held Hostage and Gone. She will be seen in the upcoming box office film The Possession, which will star Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Kyra Sedgwick.

The Firm will air its two-hour premiere on NBC on January 8 at 9 PM.

Megan Hilty

Maddie Hasson – The Finder is the new FOX series that is a spin-off from Bones centering on Walter Sherman (Geoff Stults), a remarkable man with an eccentric personality and a unique gift to help others recover what they’ve lost. Maddie will star as Willa Monday, who was raised to be a criminal by her extended family of gypsies but now on probation and under the protection of Walter’s brother-in-arms Leo (Michael Clarke Duncan); and they on occasion use her hard-gained skills in their own work. Maddie is a relative newcomer with one small role in an independent film called God Bless America.

The Finder will debut on FOX on January 12 at 9 PM.

Katharine McPhee

Megan Hilty and Katharine McPhee – Both ladies will star in the new NBC musical drama Smash that takes a behind-the-scenes look at how a Broadway musical – based on the life of Marilyn Monroe – is put together from the ground up. Megan will star as tough Broadway veteran Ivy Lynn who is the obvious choice for the lead role; but enter Karen Cartwright (McPhee), a young girl from Iowa with a dream of making it on Broadway who walks in and blows everyone away. Megan has appeared on Broadway in Wicked and 9 to 5: The Musical as well as guest appearances in TV shows such as The Closer, Desperate Housewives, Eli Stone and Bones. Whereas, Katharine was the runner-up in the American Idol competition in 2006 and appeared in the box office films The House Bunny, You May Not Kiss the Bride and Shark Night 3D.

Smash will airs it series premiere on February 6 on NBC at 10 PM.

Erica Dasher

Erica Dasher – Jane by Design is a new, light-hearted drama about Jane Quimby (Dasher), a teenager who lands a job at Donovan Decker, a hip fashion house, when they mistake her for an adult. Jane soon finds herself juggling life both as a regular high school student and as an assistant to a high powered executive in the cutthroat world of fashion… all while trying to keep her true identity a secret. Erica is a relative newcomer, but she did appear in the web series The Lake.

Jane by Design is set to debut on ABC Family on January 3 at 9 PM.

Joe Anderson

Joe Anderson – Joe will star in the new ABC drama The River as Lincoln, the son of famed explorer and nature show star Dr. Emmet Cole (Bruce Greenwood) who went looking for magic deep in the uncharted Amazon and never returned. Six months after he vanished, his emergency beacon goes off and a team, including Lincoln and his mother, set out to attempt to track him down. Joe has appeared in the box office films Becoming Jane, Across the Universe, Love Happens, The Ruins and The Crazies. He will be seen next year in Part 2 of the Twilight Breaking Dawn film.

The River will air its series premiere on ABC on February 7 at 9 PM.

Dichen Lachman

Dichen Lachman – Dichen will be joining the cast of the Syfy series Being Human for its sophomore season, appearing as a character named Izumi, who is a reclusive, centuries-old vampire. The series, much like the British original for which it is based, is about a vampire, werewolf and ghost who share a house together in Boston. Dichen appeared in the Australian soap opera Neighbours and then landed a role in the short-lived Joss Whedon series Dollhouse. She has also make guest appearances in episodes of Hawaii Five-0, NCIS: Los Angeles and Torchwood.

Being Human will return with its second season on Syfy on January 16 at 9 PM.

David Mazouz

David Mazouz – Ths new FOX drama Touch stars Kiefer Sutherland as Martin Bohm, a former journalist whose wife was killed in the 9/11 attacks with David appearing as his young son Jacob, an autistic mute who is obsessed with numbers and can predict future events. David got his start in the made-for-TV movie Amish Grace and has appeared in episodes of Mike & Molly, Private Practice and Criminal Minds.

Touch will have a special preview on FOX on January 25 at 9 PM with its official premiere on March 19.

Mark Deklin

Mark Deklin – Mark will appear in the much-buzzed about new ABC series GCB (formerly known as Good Christian Bells – aka Bitches) based on the book by Kim Gatlin. The series follows Amanda Vaughn (Leslie Bibb), the former “Queen Bitch” in high school and recently divorced single mother of two children, who returns to Dallas where she grew up, coming face to face with her former school friends. Mark will appear as Blake Reilly, the husband of one Amanda’s friends. Mark has appeared in the short-lived series Justice, The Ex-List and Lone Star as well as role in episodes of TV shows such as Hawaii Five-0, The Mentalist, Nip/Tuck, Big Love and Desperate Housewives. He also appeared in the made-for-TV movie Riverworld and the box office film Herbie Fully Loaded.

GCB will debut on March 4 on ABC at 10 PM.

Keep your eyes on these actors and actresses and mark your calendars for the debuts of these shows too.

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The Faces of Fall TV

Posted in Familiar Faces, New Faces, New Shows, News, Television on September 5, 2011| 1 Comment »

With the new fall TV season quickly approaching – the first night of premieres is on September 13 – it is only fitting to highlight the faces of fall for which viewers should pay extra attention or to welcome back some familiar faces we haven’t seen in quite some time.

First, let’s focus on the new faces. They appear below in no particular order:

Landon Liboiron

Landon Liboiron – He will appear in the much-buzzed about FOX series Terra Nova (debuting on September 26 at 8 PM) as Josh Shannon, the son of the central characters who are part of pilgrimage from the future, using a wormhole in the fabric of time to travel from 2149 back 85 million years in the hopes of starting fresh. Landon has appeared in the Canadian shows Wild Roses and Degrassi: The Next Generation as well as the American series Life Unexpected.

Taissa Farmiga

Taissa Farmiga – She is a newcomer within the industry, having only appeared in the box office film Higher Ground, directed by and starring her older sister Vera Farmiga. She will appear in the shrouded in mystery FX series American Horror Story (debuting on October 5 at 10 PM) as the daughter of Ben and Vivien Harmon (to be played by Dylan McDermott and Connie Britton).

Naturi Naughton

Naturi Naughton – Her role will be that of Brenda one of the “Bunny’s” in the NBC series The Playboy Club (debuting on September 19 at 10 PM). This will be her first TV role, but she has appeared in the box office films Notorious, Fame and Lottery Ticket.

Joshua Bowman

Joshua Bowman – He plays a pivotal role of Daniel Grayson in the ABC drama Revenge (debuting on September 21 at 10 PM), in which his character seems to meet an untimely end (or does he) while engaged to the lead character (played by Emily Van Camp). He has appeared in the UK medical drama Holby City as well as the ABC Family series Make It or Break It.

Phoebe Tonkin

Phoebe Tonkin – Making her American debut, this Australian actress will play Faye Chamberlain, one of the teen witches on the new CW series The Secret Circle (debuting on September 15 at 9 PM). In her home country she appeared in the TV shows H20: Just Add Water and Home and Away as well as the Australian box office film Tomorrow, When the War Began.

David Giuntoli

David Giuntoli – He will play lead character Detective Nick Burckhardt in the NBC fairytale series Grimm (debuting on October 21 at 9 PM). Much of his work has been in guest appearances on numerous shows such as Eli Stone, The Unit, Without a Trace, Private Practice, Cold Case, Nip/Tuck as well as Privileged. He also had a role in the independent film Weather Girl.

Annie Ilonzeh

Annie Ilonzeh – She will appear as Kate Prince, one of the new angels in the ABC remake of the classic 70’s series Charlie’s Angels (debuting on September 22 at 10 PM). Her resume includes a stint on the daytime soap General Hospital as well as Entourage and remake of Melrose Place.

Josh Dallas

Josh Dallas – He will star in the dual role of Prince Charming/John Doe on the ABC fairytale series Once Upon a Time (debuting on October 23 at 8 PM). He starred alongside Chris Hemsworth in the box office film Thor and in episodes of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and the remake of Hawaii Five-0.

Next, here are the familiar faces returning to TV after a long absence. Again, they appear in no particular order:

Claire Danes

Claire Danes – She made her first big TV appearance in the short-lived but critically acclaimed series My So-Called Life 17 years ago and will now return to television in the Showtime series Homeland (debuting on October 2 at 10 PM), playing CIA officer Carrie Anderson. During her time away from television, she has appeared in countless movies such as Stardust, Evening, Terminator 3: The Rise of the Machines, Shopgirl, Brokedown Palace, Romeo + Juliet and The Family Stone (among others). She also appeared in the telefilm Temple Grandin, which garnered her a Golden Globe win.

Nick Wechsler

Nick Wechsler – He got his start on TV in the short-lived series Team Knight Rider but it was his role of Kyle Valenti on the fan-favorite Roswell that turned heads. He now returns to a series regular role in the ABC drama Revenge (debuting on September 21 at 10 PM), playing Ben the childhood friend of lead character Emily. Between Roswell and Revenge, he appeared in episodes of Chase, North Shore, Tru Calling, Cold Case, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Crossing Jordan, Without a Trace and Malcolm in the Middle.

Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson – She first made an impression with TV viewers on the popular series The O.C., starring as Summer Roberts and then she appeared in several episodes of the fan-favorite series Chuck before starring in the box office films Jumper and New York, I Love You. Now, she will appear in the CW series Hart of Dixie (debuting on September 26 at 9 PM)s, playing Dr. Zoe Hart, a New York surgeon who ends up working in a small clinic in Bluebell, Alabama.

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar – Obviously, Sarah is best known for her role as Buffy Summers on Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, but Sarah also appeared on the soap opera All My Children and in the films Cruel Intentions and I Know What You Did Last Summer. During her time away from TV, she appeared in the box office films The Grudge (and its sequel), Scooby Doo (and its sequel), The Return, Southland Tales and Possession. Now, she makes her TV comeback on the CW series Ringer (debuting on September 13 at 9 PM) where she will play the dual role of polar opposite twins Bridget Cafferty and Siobhan Martin.

So, there you have it: the new faces to look out for as the fall TV season starts as well as the returning stars to welcome back on the small screen.

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URGENT: 4-Day Comic Con Passes (without PREVIEW NIGHT) on Sale Soon

Posted in Comic Con, Messages, New Faces on June 24, 2011| Leave a Comment »

As of 9 AM (Pacific Standard Time) today (June 24) resale of 4-day passes (without Preview Night) for Comic Con 2011 will go on sale in ONE HOUR!

Here is the link!

UPDATE: Single-day passes will go on sale at a later date.

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Faces of 2011 Summer TV

Posted in New Faces, News, TV Calendar on May 31, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Now that the networks are providing year-round programming, TV viewers are getting the chance to see a wide array of programming be it on the major or cable networks. This summer there are a number of returning favorites as well as some interesting new shows getting ready to hit the airwaves.

There will be familiar faces on these new shows as well as some up-and-coming actors and actresses for whom we should all play a little extra attention to because they just might become the next “It” girl or guy.

The following – in no particular order – are some of the faces of 2011 summer TV that I think viewers should pay closer attention to:

Tyler Posey and Crystal Reed

Tyler Posey and Crystal Reed appear in the new MTV series Teen Wolf. This much darker look at teenage werewolves (much unlike the 1980’s box office movie for which this series is very loosely based), stars Tyler in the lead role of Scott McCall, a high school student bitten by an animal only to learn it was a werewolf. That animal attack has now forever changed his life and the lives of those around him, including the new girl in school Allison (Crystal Reed) whose father just happens to be a werewolf hunter. Teen Wolf will have its two-night premiere on June 5 and 6 (check your local listings for airtimes).

Drew Roy

Where Have You Seen Them Before – Tyler was Jennifer Lopez’s little son in the box office film Maid in Manhattan and he has starred in the TV shows Doc, Brothers & Sisters, Lincoln Heights and the made-for-TV movie Into the West. Crystal is a relative newcomer with small roles in episodes of Rizzoli & Isles, CSI, CSI: NY and the box office movie Skyline. She will also soon be seen in the upcoming box office film Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Seychelle Gabriel

Drew Roy and Seychelle Gabriel are among the cast of the upcoming alien invasion series Falling Skies that will have a 2-hour debut on TNT on June 19. Drew plays Hal Mason, the oldest of three sons to former history professor Tom Mason (Noah Wyle), who are part of a small band of survivors of a horrific alien invasion of Earth. Seychelle plays Lourdes, one of the other teen survivors.

Katie Leclerc

Where Have I Seen Them Before – Drew is best known to young viewers for his role on Hannah Montana, but he also appeared in the box office movie Secretariat and in the TV series Lincoln Heights. Meanwhile, Seychelle appeared in the box office films The Last Airbender and The Spirit as well as several episodes of Weeds.

Sean Berdy

Katie Leclerc and Sean Berdy are both talented hearing-impaired actors who will be star in the new ABC Family Channel series Switched at Birth, which debuts on June 6. Katie plays Daphne Vasquez, one of two babies who were inadvertently switched at birth, learning the truth of her origins at the age of 15. Sean plays Emmett, the son of Daphne’s mother’s best friend.

Where Have I Seen Them Before – Sean is a relative newcomer who has been acting since he was a little boy as a comedian and live performer. Meanwhile Katie is also fairly new, but she has appeared in small roles in Veronica Mars, The Ex List and The Riches.

Skyler Samuels and Benjamin Stone

Skyler Samuels and Benjamin Stone are two of the cast members of another new series from the ABC Family Channel called The Nine Lives of Chloe King, which debuts on June 14 (after the return of Pretty Little Liars). Skyler plays lead character Chloe King, who starts developing heightened abilities and learns she’s part of an ancient race which has been hunted by human assassins for millennia. Benjamin plays Alek Petrov, who is also from this ancient race and tries to help Chloe comes to terms with her new life.

Where Have I Seen Them Before – Skyler was one of the cast members of last summer’s TV show The Gates, but she also made guest appearances on the TV shows That’s So Raven and Wizards of Waverly Place as well as the box office movies The Stepfather and Furry Vengeance. Benjamin appeared in several episodes of the short-lived TV series 10 Things I Hate About You and did voice work on video games for the Harry Potter franchise.

Laura Mennell

Laura Mennell and Warren Christie are two of the actors in the new Syfy series Alphas that focuses on a group of ordinary citizens with extraordinary mental and physical abilities. Laura plays Nina Theroux and Warren plays Cameron Hicks. Alphas debuts on July 11 after the returns of Eureka and Warehouse 13.

Warren Christie

Where Have I Seen Them Before – Laura has guest starred in episodes of countless shows such as Smallville, Sanctuary, Supernatural, Fringe, Eureka, Blood Ties, The 4400, Stargate: Atlantis and Dead Like Me. She has also appeared in the made-for-TV movies Flight 93, Fallen and Montana Sky (based on the Nora Roberts novel) and the box office films Watchmen, Thir13en Ghosts and Trick ‘r Treat. Meanwhile, Warren was one of the cast members of October Road and the short lived series Happy Town. He also had guest appearances in Supernatural, The L Word, Battlestar Galactica, Ghost Whisperer and Flashpoint. He has appeared in the made-for-TV movies The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Malibu Shark Attack, 10.5, Lucky 7 and Three Weeks, Three Kids.

Alexandra Chando

Alexandra Chando and Alice Greczyn appear in the new ABC Family Channel series The Lying Game, based on the books by Sara Shepard (who is also the author of the Pretty Little Liars series of books). Alexandra plays the dual role of Emma and Sutton, identical twin sisters who were mysteriously separated, with one of the twins ending up a foster kid and the other being adopted by a wealthy family. Alice plays the role of Madeline otherwise known as “Mads” who is one of Sutton’s friends from school. This new show is set to debut on August 15.

Alice Greczyn

Where Have I Seen Them Before – Alexandra is best known to soap opera viewers for her role in As the World Turns, but she also appeared in the web series Rockville CA and in episodes of Medium and the short-lived series Glory Daze. Meanwhile, Alice has appeared in Lincoln Heights, Privileged and Make It or Break It as well as the short-lived series The Quintuplets and Windfall. She was also in the films Sleepover and The Dukes of Hazzard.

Keep your eyes on these actors and actresses, as they could easily become some of the next “It” boys and girls. Mark your calendars for the debuts of these shows too.

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