New from the NZ Herald – “‘Legend of the Seeker’ – a return to fantasy land”

‘Legend of the Seeker’ – a return to fantasy land

Xena and Hercules once held sway in these lands. Now a new locally-made fantasy series is upon us. Joanna Hunkin talks to the stars and creator of Legend of the Seeker

The phone clicks as Legend of the Seeker star Craig Horner comes on the line, connected via his Los Angeles publicist.

He’s actually just up the road in Herne Bay but there are procedures to be followed; such is the nature of a big budget American production.

Even if they do mean paying international rates for a local phone call.

Horner – a strapping, bronzed 25-year-old from Brisbane – is the first to see the humour in the situation. After all, he’s an Aussie, playing an American (he plays the title character, the Seeker) in the fictitious realm of the Midlands, filmed in West Auckland.

“I’m losing my Australian accent,” he laughs. “I play an American, I’m surrounded by Kiwis. I don’t know what’s going on. I’m all over the place.”

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