Legend of the Seeker was a fantasy/adventure television show, created by Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi, that aired from November 1st, 2008 to 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