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Michael Westen
By Jeffrey DonovanAfter 10 years of serving his country working in Eastern Europe and the OPEC countries as a covert operative, Michael is living every spy's worst nightmare. While in the middle of a dangerous mission in Nigeria, Michael's "contact" informs him that he has been burned. When a spy gets fired, he doesn't get a call from human resources and a gold watch. In Michael's case, they jeopardize his life, freeze his bank accounts, dump him in Miami, and flag him on every government list known to man. They can't take away his skills or what's in his head, so they take away his assets and his resources to make sure he can never work again. They burn him.
Jeffrey Donovan:
Renowned for his versatility and striking presence, Donovan has made a name for himself through memorable performances on both stage and screen. Most recently, he starred in "The Changeling" opposite Angelina Jolie and John Malkovich for director Clint Eastwood, which was produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard. Last year, he was seen on the big screen as a captivating leading man in the Joey Lauren Adams film "Come Early Morning." Written and directed by Adams, the film premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. Donovan received high praise for his performance as Cal, the romantic lead opposite Ashley Judd. The Roadside Attractions film also stars Laura Prepon.
Fiona Glenanne
By Gabrielle AnwarFiona may look like she just stepped out of a fashion magazine but she's a force to be reckoned with. She was affiliated with the IRA for 14 years, but ran afoul of her old organization because she didn't like being told what to do. She has since gone out on her own, picking up odd jobs and using her skills in explosives, lock picking, tracking, weapons, and hand-to-hand combat to make a living. Fiona is definitely a shoot first and asks questions later kind of gal. Her fearless nature is both enticing and dangerous, as she is capable of making things go "boom" very quickly. When Michael is dumped, battered and unconscious, in Miami, Fiona is called since she is still listed as his emergency contact.
Gabrielle Anwar:
Born in Laleham, Middlesex, England, the charming and wonderfully talented Gabrielle Anwar is no stranger to the film business. Gabrielle has over 45 film and television performances to her credit, including her breakout film "Scent of a Woman," where she appeared opposite Al Pacino. She has netted compelling performances in Barry Sonnenfeld's "For Love or Money," where she starred with Michael J. Fox; and Gary Fleder's "Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead," starring opposite Andy Garcia.
Sam Axe
By Bruce CampbellHandsome with a good-natured grin, Sam is a former Navy Seal, Military Intel Operative, and all-around Cold Warrior. In his prime he was point man on an array of armed conflicts the world over. He worked with Michael many times during those heady days. When Michael reconnects with him in Miami, Sam has embraced his post-espionage days by letting loose. Once, he loved the threadbare world of secret surveillance in the communist bloc, or forward recon in the touch-and-go Middle East.
Bruce Campbell:
After co-producing "Crimewave," a cross-genre comedy written by Sam Raimi, Ethan and Joel Coen, Campbell moved to Los Angeles and quickly gained a foothold producing or starring in genre films such as the "Maniac Cop" series, "Lunatics: A Love Story," "Moontrap" and "Mindwar," a post-apocalyptic "Jeremiah Johnson," during which he met his wife-to-be, filmmaker Ida Gearon.He has since expanded his range on television, with appearances in Disney's TV movies "Gold Rush," and their update of "The Love Bug." He teamed up with Fox again for the hit TV film "Tornado!," and starred in NBC's top-rated "In The Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory."
Madeline Westen
By Sharon GlessIn Michael's eyes the only thing worse than a fully armed assassin happens to be his obsessive mother, Madeline. Widowed, with an empty nest, Madeline has made it a priority to keep Michael in her life ever since his return to Miami. She lives in their family home, plotting ways to keep in touch with her oldest son, and to make peace between him and his brother Nate. Madeline's late husband wasn't a winner by any means, but he gave her two sons that she adores.
Sharon Gless:
Beginning with her starring role in "Faraday & Company" in 1973, Gless has brought her own brand of humor, intelligence and dramatic flair to each of her roles. She is best known for her portrayal of New York Police Detective, Christine Cagney, on the hit series "Cagney & Lacey," a role that garnered her two Emmys, a Golden Globe and six Emmy nominations. Following "Cagney & Lacey," Gless re-teamed with the show's executive producer, Barney Rosenzweig, on "The Trials of Rosie O'Neill," for which she was awarded her second Golden Globe® and two more Emmy® nominations. Gless married Rosenzweig in 1991.
Carla
By Tricia HelferHer background is a mystery, her motives are unclear, and Michael's not even sure who she works for. All he knows is that she's a lethal combination of brains and beauty. Carla is Michael's only link to the people that burned him, and if Michael ever hopes to get his life back... he needs to find out more about her.
Tricia Helfer:
She is starring opposite LeeLee Sobieski as Celeste in the feature film "Walk All Over Me," which was selected for the Toronto Film Festival). She began 2007 guest starring as Molly McNamara on "Supernatural" and as Naomi in the Fox pilot "Them."Helfer can be seen in her fourth season of the Sci-Fi channel's highest-ever rated series "Battlestar Galactica," opposite Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell as the beautiful and brilliant "Number 6", a Cylon out to destroy the human race that created her. She continued the role in the television movie "Battlestar Galactica: Razor."
Nate Westen
By Seth PetersonOften down on his luck, but always in the market for a quick buck, Michael's younger brother Nate (Seth Peterson) keeps Michael on his toes. A gambler with a tendency to wager property that he doesn't own, Nate frequently finds himself strapped for cash and freelances out his brother's skills to get him through hard times. Nate still hasn't forgiven Michael for being left to deal with their abusive father when young Michael joined the military, but the two brothers are able to find a common ground keeping their mother, Madeline, happy and safe. Michael and Nate know that in times of need, they'll be there to back each other up.
Seth Peterson:
For 10 years, Peterson studied a variety of acting methods, appeared in local equity-waiver theater and worked part-time jobs to support himself. "I just kept plugging away," he recalls. This practical approach resulted in Peterson landing guest-star roles in such series as "Arsenio," "Clueless," "Relativity," and "Beverly Hills, 90210" early in his career. Peterson later went on to be a series regular on the NBC hit show "Providence." His feature-film credits include "Godzilla," "Can't Hardly Wait" and the award-winning independent film "Hate Crime." More recently Peterson has recurred on the series "Deadwood" in addition to being a guest player on "The Shield" and "CSI: NY" which reunited him with his "Providence" co-star Melina Kanakaredes.
