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Richard Cypher was once but a simple woodsman, an expert tracker and explorer of the trails that run through and around his home town of Hartland, located in the province known as Westland. He was well liked by the townspeople, and looked up to his older brother, Michael, the ruling official, known as the First Councilor. Their father, George Cypher, raised the two boys after the death of his wife.

Life was an uneventful series of tasks and duties for Richard, until fate brought him together with a mysterious and captivating female, Kahlan Amnell, and a seemingly crazed old man, Zedd. The truth was soon revealed to Richard ' he is a child of prophecy, the first true Seeker the world has known in a thousand years

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Craig Horner stars as Richard Cypher in “Legend of the Seeker,” The series will follow Richard’s extraordinary transformation into a magical leader to stop a bloodthirsty, sinister tyrant.

Horner, an Australian native, recently starred on the hit Australian series “Blue Water High.” He also starred in two other Australian series, “Cybergirl” and “Totally Wild,” and had a recurring role on the Lifetime series “Monarch Cove.” Horner’s feature film credits include “Swimming Upstream,” “Blurred,” “The Moment After” and “See No Evil.”
Horner discovered a love for acting after appearing in school productions of “A Midsummer Nights Dream” and “The Maids.”

In addition to performing, Horner’s other creative talents include playing the guitar and writing music. An avid outdoorsman, Horner enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, tennis, swimming, skiing, snowboarding and kayaking.
 

She is one of an ancient order of magical women known as Confessors. Her people are sworn to find the truth, no matter how hard someone may try to hide it. But Kahlan herself is a woman of many secrets. And her mission was to locate the Seeker, the one prophesized to defeat Darken Rahl, an evil ruler trying to enslave all in his dominion. Kahlan risked everything to find Richard Cypher. But what she didn't expect was to develop feelings for him.

With a single touch, Kahlan can make anyone confess the truth. And she can command any man to do her bidding. However, those who confess to Kahlan also fall hopelessly in love with her. It is her power. It is what makes people in the Midlands respect Kahlan. Fear her. And it is Kahlan's curse, for she finds herself drawn to Richard, as he does to her. But if she ever touched him the wrong way, Richard would become Kahlan's slave, lost to all free will and rational thought, with a mind only to please her forever. Theirs is a love that can never be fulfilled. For Kahlan must endure the lonely life of a Confessor. And her purpose is to make certain Richard realizes the destiny of the Seeker ' to stop the ruthless Darken Rahl. Nothing else matters for Kahlan, not even her own happiness.

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Film, television and stage actress Bridget Regan stars as the beautiful and mysterious Kahlan in “Legend of the Seeker".

Regan most recently appeared in the “Sex and the City” movie and her other film credits include “The Babysitters” and “Binders.” She has had recurring roles on the television series “Six Degrees,” “The Black Donnelly’s” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” and made guest appearances on “New Amsterdam” and “Love Monkey.” From December 2007 through March of this year, Regan starred on Broadway as Cecile in the comedy “Is He Dead?”

A native of Carlsbad, California, Regan relocated to New York City to pursue her acting career upon graduating from North Carolina School of the Arts. In her spare time, Regan enjoys cooking and horseback riding and she plans to take up surfing while shooting “Legend of the Seeker” in New Zealand.
 

Jay Laga’aia stars as Chase in “Legend of the Seeker,” Having previously worked with some of the “Legend of the Seeker” producing team while performing the role of Draco on the hit television series “Xena: Warrior Princess,” Laga’aia is looking forward to a return to the world of science fiction and fantasy in his native New Zealand.

In addition to “Xena,” some of Laga’aia’s other television credits include “The Strip,” “Bed of Roses,” “McLeod’s Daughters,” “Tales of the South Seas,” “The Mysterious Island,” “High Tide,” and the mini-series “Violent Earth.” He was honored as Best Actor in a Television Series at the New Zealand TV Guide Awards in 2003 for his role as David Silesi in “Street Legal.” This same role also led to his nomination for Best Actor at the 2002 New Zealand Television Awards.

Laga’aia has graced the silver screen in the role of Captain Typho in “Star Wars Episode II” and “Star Wars Episode III.” He has also appeared in the feature films “Nim’s Island,” “Daybreakers,” “Solo,” “Navigator” and “Never Say Die.”

Laga’aia has impressive stage experience as well, having played Mufasa in the Disney theatrical production of “The Lion King” with director Julie Taymor, as well as appearing in productions of “The New Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Threepenny Opera,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Westside Story,” “Sweet Charity” and “Pirates of Penzance.”
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This is the embodiment of pure evil, in the face and golden form of a handsome young man. Darken Rahl wants nothing less than total dominion over all of the free world. He has expanded his empire of tyranny far beyond his homeland of D'Hara and throughout the Midlands, town by town, person by person. In the words of the wizard Zedd: "Rahl's cruelty, his joy in the agonizing pain of others, is equaled only by the mask of gentleness he wears to draw his victims into his spell, and then enslave them forever."

Through the use of dark magic and sorcery, evil wizards, duplicitous collaborators and legions of soldiers, Rahl has stopped at nothing to achieve his ultimate goal. And nothing stands in his way, except the prophecy of the Seeker. This is the one man who can take down Darken Rahl, free the people enslaved under his rule and restore peace to the world. Rahl thought he had the Seeker killed at birth twenty-three years ago. Now that Richard Cypher is indeed alive and revealed to be the true Seeker, Rahl has targeted him for death. Two men on a collision course with destiny. Only one will survive.

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Craig Parker stars as Darken Rahl in “Legend of the Seeker,” Parker has become a household name in New Zealand thanks to his four-year-run playing Guy Warner on the popular, long-running drama series “Shortland Street.” He has also garnered international attention for his portrayal of Haldir in the “Lord of the Rings” movie trilogy.

In addition to “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” and “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” Parker’s other film credits include “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans,” “No One Can Hear You” and “Mother Tongue.” Some of his extensive television credits include “Xena: Warrior Princess,” “Young Hercules,” “Mercy Peak,” “Intrepid Journeys” and “The Great TV3 Comedy Debates.”

An accomplished theater actor, Parker has worked with the Auckland Theatre Company on “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” “The Judas Kiss,” “Amy’s View,” “The Seagull,” “Arcadia,” “The Wind in the Willows,” “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “The Pillowman.”

Parker also speaks French and has showcased an impressive talent for stand-up comedy and improvisation.
 

To the townspeople of Hartland, Zedd was known only as a crazy old hermit who talked to his chickens and stood naked on rocks while gazing at the clouds. But what he was really doing the past twenty-three years was watch from a distance as Richard Cypher grew from newborn into adulthood. In reality, Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander is the wise and powerful First Wizard of the Midlands, and he has protected Richard since birth, hiding him from the forces of Darken Rahl. Prophecy showed that Richard would become the first true Seeker in a thousand years, destined to bring down Rahl's growing tyrannical rule of dark magic. So Zedd made certain the baby would live to realize his destiny.

With the prophecy revealed to Richard, Zedd teaches him the ways of the Seeker. He shows Richard how to control the mystical power of the Seeker's ancient weapon, the Sword of Truth, and provides the advice and training that his impatient and headstrong student will need to survive on his dangerous journey across the Midlands. Zedd commands magic bolts of wizard's fire to protect them from attackers. And he counsels Richard on his growing feelings toward the mysterious Confessor, Kahlan Amnell. She is a woman with whom love is not an option. And Richard cannot afford to let anything stand in the way of his destiny, to confront Darken Rahl and destroy his growing empire. Zedd will do everything in his power to make sure Richard fulfills the prophecy, even if it ultimately costs the wizard his own life.

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Veteran actor Bruce Spence stars as Zedd in “Legend of the Seeker."

Throughout his impressive career spanning almost four decades, Spence has been featured in numerous film, television and theater productions all over the world. His role in “Legend of the Seeker” marks a return to his native New Zealand where he previously worked on Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings.”

In addition to “The Lord of The Rings,” Spence has appeared in almost 30 films, including “Star Wars Episode III,” “The Matrix Reloaded,” “The Matrix Revolutions,” “Peter Pan,” “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls,” “Queen of the Damned,” “Inspector Gadget 2,” “Finding Nemo,” “Mad Max 2” and “Mad Max 3,” for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor by the Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy and Horror Films. Next he will be seen in the highly anticipated “Australia,” for director Baz Luhrman.

Spence has appeared in almost all major Australian television shows, both as a series regular and as a guest performer. His television credits include “After The Beep,” “Dearest Enemy,” “Rafferty’s Rules,” “Over The Hill,” as well as the TV mini-series “Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King,” and telefilms “Moby Dick” and “The Munsters Scary Little Christmas.”

Spence’s extensive theater work includes a tour of Australia and New
Zealand while playing Thenardier in “Les Miserables,” as well as roles in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” Cinderella,” “Twelfth Night,” and a vast number of Australian plays. His appearance in “Don Juan” at the Adelaide Arts Festival led to him being voted Most Popular Actor at the festival, and he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Puck in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with The Melbourne Theater Company.