The Seeker’s Omnibus

Highly-Anticipated, New Epic Fantasy Series to Launch as “Legend of the
Seeker” (Series Formerly Known As “Wizard’s First Rule”)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS ALSO ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL CASTING AT COMIC CON

SAN DIEGO, July 24 /PRNewswire/ — The highly-anticipated epic fantasy
series, previously known as (working title) “Wizard’s First Rule,” will
officially launch as “Legend of the Seeker,” it was announced today at the
2008 Comic Con International Convention during a panel led by series executive
producers Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert.  “Legend of the Seeker” combines elements
of fantasy, adventure, magic, mystery and romance, shot with the enchanting
and exotic New Zealand landscape as its backdrop.
    In addition, the executive producers also announced that Bruce Spence, Jay
Laga’aia and Craig Parker will join previously announced lead actors Craig
Horner (Richard Cypher) and Bridget Regan (Kahlan) in the first-run, scripted
weekly series. Bruce Spence (”Mad Max 2″ and “The Matrix Revolutions”)
portrays Zedd, a wise and powerful old wizard who accompanies Richard and
Kahlan on their epic journey; Jay Laga’aia (”Star Wars Episode II: Attack of
the Clones” and “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”) stars as Chase,
a loyal and fearsome member of the Councilor’s Guard; and Craig Parker (”The
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” and “The Lord of the Rings: The
Two Towers”) plays Darken Rahl, a charismatic bloodthirsty tyrant that Richard
must prevent from unleashing an ancient evil that will enslave the world.
    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 will kick off with a thrilling two-hour premiere event on November 1,
2008.  “Legend of the Seeker” has been cleared by Disney-ABC Domestic
Television in 95% of the country to date, including all of the top 50 markets.
Production on the 22-episodes is currently underway in New Zealand. The
one-hour series is based on Terry Goodkind’s book “Wizard’s First Rule” and
epic fantasy series “The Sword of Truth.”  Goodkind’s popular epic fantasy
series are international bestsellers that have been translated into over 20
languages.
    “Legend of the Seeker” is produced by ABC Studios, marking their first
venture into broadcast syndication.  Sam Raimi (”Spider-Man,” “Spider-Man 2,”
“Spider-Man 3″ and “The Evil Dead”), Rob Tapert (”The Grudge,” “Xena: Warrior
Princess,” “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” and “Cleopatra 2525″), Joshua
Donen (”The Quick and the Dead”), Ned Nalle (production executive for “Xena:
Warrior Princess” and “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys”) and Kenneth Biller
(”Star Trek: Voyager” and “Six Degrees”) serve as executive producers.

SOURCE  Disney-ABC Domestic Television