CAST
cclaimed Welsh actor John Rhys-Davies was born in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Wales, to Mary Margaretta Phyllis (Jones), a nurse, and Rhys Davies, a mechanical engineer and Colonial Officer. Rhys-Davies was introduced to a new generation of fans in the blockbuster trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" in the role of Gimli the Dwarf.
Of Maori descent and born in Auckland, New Zealand to a singer and a fashion model, Manu's family relocated to Australia soon after his birth. During high school Manu played representative rugby and studied classical ballet and piano, before attending University of NSW to study Drama. Manu is best known for his portrayal of powerful gladiator Crixus on Starz hit series Spartacus. Manu can also be seen in the CW network hit, Arrow, playing legendary comic book character, Slade Wilson.
Poppy Drayton is an actress, known for When Calls the Heart (2013), Big Bad Blood (2015) and Down Dog (2014).
Aaron Jakubenko is an actor, known for Neighbours (1985), Goldie (2013) and Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away (2011).
Ivana Baquero was born on June 11, 1994 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain as Ivana Baquero Macías. She is an actress, known for Pan's Labyrinth (2006), The New Daughter (2009) and The Anarchist's Wife (2008). She speaks Spanish, Catalan, and English. Was chosen amongst 1000 girls for the role of Ofelia for Pan's Labyrinth (Pan's Labyrinth (2006)).
Austin Robert Butler was born in Anaheim, California, to Lori Anne (Howell), an aesthetician, and David Butler. He has always enjoyed movies of all types. When he was 13 he was walking around at the Orange County Fair and was approached by a representative from a background-acting management company, who helped him get started in the entertainment industry.
PRODUCERS
Terry Brooks was born in Sterling, Illinois in 1944. During his childhood, Terry realized that while he enjoyed role-playing, he found that his mind was able to carry a vast playground of ideas. He started writing when he was in the fourth grade and became hooked. He continued with his writing interest all through law school. During which time he wrote the draft for what became the blockbuster hit "The Sword of Shannara."
Initially an indie film favorite, actor Jon Favreau has progressed to strong mainstream visibility into the millennium and, after nearly two decades in the business, is still enjoying character stardom as well as earning notice as a writer/producer/director. He also made great strides as a producer/director in recent years with the exciting mega-box office action-packed Iron Man (2008), starring Robert Downey Jr. and its sequel, Iron Man 2 (2010).
Graduated from Hofstra University. Interned for producer Scott Rudin while attending college. Left assistant job at International Creative Management (ICM) in late 2004 and founded Farah Films & Management in early 2005.
Miles Millar was born in 1970. He is a writer and producer, known for Spider-Man 2 (2004), Smallville (2001) and Shanghai Knights (2003).
Alfred Gough was born on August 22, 1967 in Leonardtown, Maryland, USA as Alfred Fabian Gough III. He is a writer and producer, known for Spider-Man 2 (2004), Smallville (2001) and Shanghai Knights (2003). He has been married to Beth Corets since September 1, 1996. They have three children.