Legend of the Seeker was a fantasy/adventure television show, created by Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi, that aired from November 1st, 2008 - May 22nd, 2010. It was based on The Swords of Truth novels, by Terry Goodkind.
It stars Craig Horner as Richard Rahl, a great hero (known as a "Seeker") prophecized to defeat Darken Rahl (Craig Parker). Accompanying him on his journey is Kahlan Amnell (Bridget Regan), a skilled warrior, of whom Rob Tapert has compared to Xena, and Zeddicus "Zedd" Zu'l Zorander (Bruce Spence), a powerful wizard.
Mutual Crew[]
As well as Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi, other familiar names have cropped up in Legend of the Seeker;
- Michael Hurst - Multiple roles in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess and Young Hercules, notably Iolaus, directed multiple episodes of both shows.
- Joseph LoDuca - Composed music for all series.
- Mark Beesley - Directed multiple episodes of both shows.
- Garth Maxwell - Directed multiple episodes of both shows.
- Andrew Merrifield - Directed multiple episodes of both shows.
- Charlie Haskell - Directed multiple episodes of both shows.
- Jane Holland - Costume designer for both shows.
- Lucy Lawless - Multiple roles in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess, notably Xena, narrated a behind the scenes special of Legend of the Seeker.
Mutual Cast[]
- Craig Parker - Multiple roles in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess and Young Hercules, Darken Rahl in Legend of the Seeker.
- Danielle Cormack - Multiple roles in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess, notably Ephiny, Shota the Witch-Woman in Legend of the Seeker.
- Jon Brazier - Multiple roles in Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Thaddicus Zorander in Legend of the Seeker.
- Alison Bruce - Multiple roles in Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Sister Verna Sauventreen in Legend of the Seeker.
- Jay Laga'aia - Draco in Xena: Warrior Princess, Dell "Chase" Brandstone in Legend of the Seeker.
- Kevin J. Wilson - played Xerxes in XWP "The Black Wolf."
- David de Lautour - played Ikus and Lief on Xena: Warrior Princess.
- Campbell Cooley - multiple roles on HTLJ and XWP.
- Jennifer Rucker - multiple roles on Xena: Warrior Princess and Cleopatra 2525.
- Tandi Wright - played Sarah in XWP "Who's Gurkhan?."
- Elizabeth Hawthorne - multiple roles in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, Young Hercules and Cleopatra 2525.
- Ted Raimi - played Joxer in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess.
- Jeffrey Thomas - multiple roles in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess and Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
- Vicky Haughton - multiple roles on Xena: Warrior Princess.
- Justin Curry - multiple roles on Xena: Warrior Princess.
- Joy Watson - provided the voice of Hera in Hercules and the Circle of Fire, Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus and played the Palmist in XWP "Tsunami."
- Marek Sumich - multiple roles on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, Young Hercules and Jack of All Trades.
- Craig Walsh-Wrightson - multiple roles on Xena: Warrior Princess and Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
- Bruce Phillips - multiple roles on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.
- Phillip Spencer Harris - played a Roman Captain in XWP "Legacy" and also appeared on Cleopatra 2525.
- Craig Hall - played Timuron in HTLJ "Highway to Hades" and Raczar in XWP "Dangerous Prey." Also appeared on Cleopatra 2525.
Gallery[]
Poster for Legend of the Seeker