Casting Coup: BSG’s Tricia Helfer Heading to ‘Burn Notice’
Yesss!!! Am I a very happy blogger right now!
Not only is one of my favorite TV series from last year, USA Network’s fantabulous action spy dramedy Burn Notice, returning to the tube in July, but TV Guide reports today that it will gain a new cast member for a multi-episode arc, namely Battlestar Galactica’s delicious Tricia Helfer.
Talk about a match made in TV heaven — sizzling Cylon Number Six and cool-as-a-cucumber ace spook Michael Westen, played by Jeffrey Donovan.
According to TV Guide, Helfer will portray Michael’s handler Carla, a woman who doesn’t hesitate to kill and who frequently seems “slightly amused” by Michael.
Burn Notice creator Matt Nix adds that Michael will find himself with no choice but to work for Carla. Moreover, she has close ties to those responsible for burning him in the first place, as well.
Helfer will not be the first Cylon to infiltrate Burn Notice, however That distinction goes to Lucy Lawless — otherwise known as Battlestar Galactica’s currently boxed Cylon Number Three, D’Anna Biers — who appeared on the episode “False Flag” during the show’s rookie season. And, yes, she rocked, too — big time.
If you didn’t know already, kind USA Network is now in the midst of airing encores of Burn Notice’s first season every Thursday night at 11pm EST. Episode 1.2, “Identity,” is up tonight, and you can also bet that there will be a marathon or several of the entire first season shortly before the second one premieres on July 10.
Summer TV is really looking hot, don’t you agree?
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