Bionic Woman News

David Barrett (Smallville, The O.C., The Mountain, Fastlane) has signed on to direct the second episode of Bionic Woman.

As revealed in the Hollywood Reporter, this addition has some special meaning, as Barrett hung out on the set of the original Bionic Woman as a little boy.

Episode #2 is said to “bridge the pilot with the rest of the series.”

Sean Elliott of iF Magazine has interviewed series writer and executive producer Jason Smilovic about the series, and iF landed some good exclusive tidbits in the process.

Smilovic reveals, for example, that the only reshoots planned for the pilot involve the recast Becca Sommers, putting Lucy Hale in the role originated by Mae Whitman and eliminating the deafness angle. Regarding the possibility of getting original Bionic Woman Lindsay Wagner onto the show, Smilovic says “we’re open to anything.”

He refuses to comment on the potential of a bionic man in the series, and talks about the types of formidable villains that Jaime will face.

It’s a really terrific interview, which you can read at iF Magazine’s website.

BionicWebsite.com has learned that Mark Sheppard’s Bionic Woman series regular role is that of Dr. Anthony Anthros, possibly evil father of Will with his own background in Bionic history.

The character does play a part of the pilot, and it seems like the type of role that will really push the series in a positive way.

TV Squad has posted news that actor Mark Sheppard (24, Firefly, Battlestar Galactica) has joined the cast of Bionic Woman in an unspecified role as a series regular. The news was first revealed in a Myspace blog posting today.

As soon as we know more about this new character we’ll let you know.

In other casting news, Katee Sackhoff (Sarah Corvus) now has a contract. She will be appearing on Bionic and Battlestar Galactica concurrently.

At this year’s NBC Television Critics Association Press Tour, it was revealed that Darin Morgan, brother of Bionic Woman executive producer Glen Morgan, will be writing the ninth episode of Bionic Woman.

Considering Mr. Morgan wrote this webmaster’s favorite-ever episode of Millennium (a show that also employed Glen Morgan), this is very good news indeed.

No word yet on other writers for the series, although if anyone wants to submit any anonymous tips, please don’t hesitate to send an e-mail.

There has been a lot of talk lately about the casting of controversial actor Isaiah Washington in five episodes of Bionic Woman. Now we want to know, is that enough to keep you from wanting to see the show?

So, fill out the poll below and let your thoughts be heard!  

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Lucy Hale is Becca Sommers

Many media outlets are reporting that Lucy Hale is the new Becca Sommers. The character has also undergone a radical transformation and will no longer be deaf. Instead, the character will be a computer hacker.

At Zap2It.com, producer Jason Smilovic talked about the change and the reason that Becca had been deaf in the first place.

“Without going into too much detail, it’s that we wanted to create an organic way for — Jaime was originally working in a lab,” Smilovic said. ”She was going to be assigned to these chimpanzees. The chimpanzees were going to Dr. Anthros, to this gentleman right here [co-star Chris Bowers], who was using them for experimentation. He would come down to get the chimpanzees and he would — you know, they sort of fell in love during that time. And we were looking for a — an organic way for her to be talking to the chimpanzees in sign language. Of course, the chimpanzees disappeared. The lab disappeared [in the version with Whitman]. The deaf sister stayed, but now she’s disappeared as well.”

Lucy Hale’s previous credits include The O.C., Drake and Josh, and How I Met Your Mother. Look for the pages within BionicWebsite.com to appropriately reflect the change soon.

(Thanks to Patrick for the tip!)

NBC has launched a new, Flash-intensive Bionic Woman website.

The new site includes some updated character bios, downloadable wallpapers, trailers, and more.

Check it out and be sure to spread the word about the Bionic Website while you’re there!

Will Yun Lee as Jae Huang

Will Yun Lee’s character of Jae Kim has also undergone a name change, according to NBC’s new official Bionic Woman website. The new name for the character is apparently now “Jae Huang.”

Chris Bowers as Will Anthros

Some spoilers for the second episode of Bionic Woman, “Birds,” have now been posted at the BionicWebsite Spoilers Page.

Visit the Spoilers Page to have a look!

We have received word that the second episode of Bionic Woman is titled “Birds.”

Thanks to Patrick for the tip!

Read more spoilers on the BionicWebsite Spoilers Page!

NBC announced today that controversial Grey’s Anatomy actor Isaiah Washington will be joining Bionic Woman for five episodes.

He will be playing a “mysterious” character working either for or against Jaime.

More details about his character are yet to be revealed. Let’s just hope that if Washington does promotion for the show that he doesn’t say anything stupid this time, and that he will be on his best behavior on the Bionic set, with his bad times behind him.

TV Guide Cover - July 23, 2007

Bionic Woman, and actors Michelle Ryan and Katee Sackhoff, are featured on one of the three collectible covers to the July 23 issue of TV Guide magazine. The issue hits newsstands in the middle of next week.

The issue promises some “exclusives” so it should be pretty good. If Bionic isn’t enough for you, there are also covers featuring Smallville and Heroes.

You can see a much larger version of the cover image by visiting the Bionic Website gallery.

Jaime Body Scan

Though we don’t have an episode title or any further information, we can tell you that shooting is about to begin, if not already begun, for the second episode of Bionic Woman, with casting notices for both the re-cast Becca and a “College Boy” being sent out.

Hopefully we will soon have some spoilers to share. Anyone who cares to share any tips can feel free to e-mail us; sources will and do remain confidential.

Wet Jaime Sommers

The Bionic Woman panel isn’t the only place you’ll find Michelle Ryan at this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 28.

Immediately following the Bionic panel in Ballroom 20, Michelle is part of a panel called “TV Guide Hot List.” Here is the write-up for that:

11:30-12:30 TV Guide Hot List—The hippest and hottest names in supernatural/ fantasy/sci-fi television, as featured in TV Guide’s current collector’s issue, will offer sneak peeks at what’s coming up on their shows as well as a look at the genre’s future on the small screen. Panelists include (in alphabetical order) Ira S. Behr (The 4400), Billy Campbell (The 4400), Matt Dallas (Kyle XY), Tim Kring (Heroes), Masi Oka (Heroes), Michelle Ryan (Bionic Woman), and Skeet Ulrich (Jericho), among others to be announced. TV Guide’s West Coast Bureau Chief Craig Tomashoff moderates. Ballroom 20